THE DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET – JAZZ IMPRESSIONS OF JAPAN CD

Description: THE DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET – JAZZ IMPRESSIONS OF JAPAN CD The album contains eight tracks which are all based on a tour of Japan the year before. The gorgeousmodal blues that uses Eastern scale whole tones with Western harmonic notions -- chromatically --that comprise the melody and solo frameworks for Desmond in "Fujiyama" are a beautiful contrast tothe relatively straight-ahead ballad style featured on "Zen Is When," with its 4/4 time sling rhythm and simple melody -- extrapolated by Brubeck in purely Japanese whole tone scale on the harmony. Also,the shimmer and whisper of "The City Is Crying," where Desmond's solo is one of the most beautifulof his career, using arpeggios as half tones to reach down into the middle of his horn's register and playharmonically a counterpoint that is as painterly as it is poignant. On "Osaka Blues," Brubeck once again reaches for an oriental scale to play a modal blues à la Miles Davis with Wynton Kelly; Desmond responds by playing straight post-bop Bluesology with even a squeak or two in his solo. In all, Jazz Impressions of Japan is one of the great forgotten Brubeck records. Its sweetness is tempered with musical adventure and the improvisational experience only a band that had been together 13 years could provide. It's truly wonderful. The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Jazz Impressions Of JapanLabel: Columbia – CK 65726, Legacy – CK 65726Series:The Dave Brubeck CollectionFormat: CD, Album, Reissue, RemasteredCountry: CanadaReleased: 1964Genre:JazzStyle:Modal, Cool Jazz Tracklist1 Tokyo Traffic5:542 Rising Sun4:423 Toki's Theme2:104 Fujiyama5:055 Zen Is When2:556 The City Is Crying6:037 Osaka Blues5:118 Koto Song3:01 Please note split on spine , does not affect tray card or booklet. Small 1/4" crack on jewel case front top right corner. Combined Shipping Welcomed

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