Not through with jazz
Brubeck, Mulligan 'thrill' audience
By DICK MURPHY
Kansan Staff Writer
When 1967 and the 17-year-old Dave Brubeck Quartet came to an end, two questions came to mind. Was Brubeck serious about concentrating on composing, and did this mean he was through with jazz?
Last night in Hoch Auditorium, Brubeck proved he was not through with jazz. The new Dave Brubeck Trio and Gerry Mulligan thrilled a packed house in Hoch and did it with typical Brubeck class.
A smile beamed on Brubeck's face when he referred to the
unexpected popularity of the new group. "We really hit it big down in Mexico City last summer," he said, "and the public reaction to us has been consistently enthusiastic."
Brubeck said he feels the spontaneity of a group is more important than anything else. "When I get out there with this new group I feel just as relaxed as I did with the old quartet," he said. "The group works so well together, I'm not sure if I ever want to stop with the rush life of the concert tour."
He also indicated he was still performing his oratorio, "The Light in the Wilderness," and has plans to write a contata and a
ballet. "This concert is like a vacation because I've been writing music all day," said Brubeck.
The Trio started the concert with a swinging version of "Out of Nowhere," which Brubeck played many times with his old group. A rapid tune, it was done beautifully and with conviction to prove they have their own sound and the recognized professionalism of the old quartet.
Autographs Photo by Halina Pawl
Dave Brubeck autographs a program of a KU jazz buff as Alan Dawson (center) and Jack Six look on.
Backstage Photo by Halina Pawl
Warming up before last night's concert in Hoch Auditorium are (left to right) Dave Brubeck, Alan Dawson and Jack Six, all of the Dave Brubeck Trio, and Gerry Mulligan.
has contributed to Brubeck's repertoire considerably.
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Although the Trio played every number with consistent greatness, the crowd reacted best to Dawson's "Indian Song" and for Brubeck's religious tune, "40 Days." This song inspired Brubeck to write his oratorio, "A Light in the Wilderness."
Brubeck said he always tries to establish himself with the first tune. "You have to feel out the audience and then you're on your own," he said. "The audience means a great deal to a group and tonight they were beautiful."
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Brubeck appears to be extremely content with the new group. He kids around easily with his new musicians on and off stage. He still voices his famous "Yeah" after some of Mulligan's brilliant improvisation just as he did with Desmond.
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There is no doubt that Dave Brubeck will continue to excite people everywhere with his superb style. The man seems to have no end to what he can accomplish in jazz and classical music.
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And Gerry Mulligan, well,
what can you say about him?
Mulligan has won every jazz poll for baritone sax for many years.
He worked with the old quartet many times before replacing Paul Desmond. Brubeck and Mulligan are so relaxed together and seem to know each other's musical thoughts.
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Six also fits in well with the new group. Six is more than good enough. He has worked with Herbie Mann's group and with George Wein's Newport All Stars.
with sophisticated modern jazz. It is, however, scorned by many jazz critics for the excessive experimentation with time in music.
Dawson has worked with Lionel Hampton's band and is known as a member of the faculty at the Berklee School of Music. He set the crowd on fire with a solo during the number "Indian Song" which is off their album, "Compadres," recorded in Mexico City.
Brubeck's new drummer, Alan Dawson, and new bassist, Jack Six, fit in beautifully with the group.
The Brubeck style is something which is recognized by jazz lovers all over the world. His music is impressionistic and it always stands up and says something. He is forceful, emotional, and melodic.
His work with polytonality, polyrythms, and unusual time schemes has been his trademark. Brubeck has accomplished just about everything a musician can
Mulligan's solos are usually longer than Desmond's and his versatility is outstanding. Mulligan is also as talented a music writer as Desmond and
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