Credits:

Dave Brubeck

Description:

Jazz pianist/composer/bandleader Dave Brubeck, best known for "Take Five," releases his final solo recording! This final solo album by the inimitable musician showcases his signature improvisations on well-known children's songs, standards, and original compositions. Recorded when Dave was 91 years old, this is a gift to his grandchildren and his last studio recording of famous children's songs, standards, and originals - his playing, ingenuity, and sincerity are the hallmarks of the great Brubeck recordings, and all are on full display on this album. It features both covers and originals, and will appeal to existing jazz fans and fans of Dave Brubeck. At the time of recording, he commented on his expectations for the project and the compilation. 'Some of the melodies on this album sound like familiar tunes. We hope that young children will respond to this music and that their parents and grandparents will also enjoy it.Fans of Brubeck, as well as fans of his other works, will be able to experience five original compositions ("G0ing To Sleep," "Lullaby For Iola," "Koto Song," "Softly, William, Softly," and "Briar Bush") through "Lullaby." ), you will experience and discover a new side of Brubeck's incomparable talent, and this album is designed to be enjoyed by the whole family, including "Brahms' Lullaby," a piece that you can enjoy with your children and grandchildren.

Tracklisting:

1.Brahms Lullaby
2.When It’s Sleepy Time Down South
3.Over the Rainbow
4.Danny Boy
5.Going to Sleep
6.There’s No Place Like Home
7.Lullaby for Iola
8.Koto Song
9.All Through the Night
10.Softly, William, Softly
11.A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes
12.Briar Bush
13.Sleep
14.Summertime
15.Brahms Lullaby