Bernstein Plays Brubeck Plays Bernstein

by New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein & Dave Brubeck

Type: Album
Released: 1960
Label: Columbia
Country: United States
Length: 12:13:16
Community rating: 3.63/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

An ambitious foray into the 'Third Stream' movement, this crossover project pairs a renowned jazz quartet with a premier classical institution. The collaboration highlights a mutual respect between the disciplines, effectively exploring complex time signatures and extended forms without compromising the improvisational spirit of the featured soloists.

Genres

Descriptors: modern, acoustic, orchestral, instrumental

Tracklist

Dialogues for Jazz Combo and Orchestra: I. Allegro (6:55)
Dialogues for Jazz Combo and Orchestra: II. Andante - Ballad (5:13)
Dialogues for Jazz Combo and Orchestra: III. Adagio - Ballad (5:06)
Dialogues for Jazz Combo and Orchestra: IV. Allegro - Blues (5:34)
Maria (3:16)
I Feel Pretty (5:09)
Somewhere (4:13)
A Quiet Girl (2:23)
Tonight (3:48)

Credits

New York Philharmonic - primary artist
The Dave Brubeck Quartet - primary artist
Leonard Bernstein - primary artist, conductor, written-by
Paul Desmond - alto saxophone
Eugene Wright - bass
Joe Morello - drums
Dave Brubeck - piano
Howard Brubeck - composed by