Much to the surprise of Dave Brubeck, Time Out was not only a successful jazz album, but it also reached #2 on the Billboard Pop charts. Along with Paul Desmond, Eugene Wright and Joe Morello, Brubeck set out to record an album based on the use of time signatures that were unusual for jazz. The critics initially blasted him for daring to step outside of the norm, but it was well-received by the public and even spawned a hit in "Take Five."This album brings back memories of my big move from Athens, GA to San Francisco. I was working at a record store on Union Street and there was this older guy (he must have been at least 34) who always insisted on playing this CD. I eventually grew to like it and even recognized a few tracks (it's probably been about 12 years since I've listened to this). The alto sax in "Take Five" has such a smooth coolness to it, but it was Morello's drum solo that brought me right back to that record store in the Marina.
Favorite Tracks: "Take Five," "Pick Up Sticks" and "Everybody's Jumpin'"
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