Recorded live at Oberlin College in 1953, Jazz At Oberlin stands as one of the most celebrated live albums in jazz history. The Dave Brubeck Quartet captured an electric performance that showcased the group's unique blend of classical influences and rhythmic sophistication, helping to chart new directions in cool jazz at a time when bebop dominated the scene.
At the heart of the album's enduring appeal is the dynamic interplay between Dave Brubeck's classical-influenced piano and Paul Desmond's airy, fluttering alto saxophone — two contrasting voices that create both warmth and exhilarating tension in equal measure. Highlights include spirited renditions of "How High the Moon," "Perdido," and "The Way You Look Tonight," all delivered with a joyful spontaneity that makes this recording feel alive decades later. This reissue from Craft Recordings, pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI with lacquers cut from the original master tapes, brings one of jazz's landmark performances to a new generation of listeners.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Craft Recordings
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 11/03/2023
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TRACKS
A1. The Way You Look Tonight
A2. How High The Moon
B1. These Foolish Things
B2. Perdido
B3. Stardust
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