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Dave Brubeck: In His Own Sweet Way (2010)

NR Dec 06, 2010 Documentary, Music, TV Movie 1h 25m
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User Score
8.1/10

Overview

A chronological look at the life and career of jazz musician, composer, and performer Dave Brubeck (1920-2012 ), presented through contemporary interviews, archival footage of interviews and performances, and commentary by family, fellow musicians, and aficionados. Emphases include his mother's influence, his wife's invention of college tours, his skill as an accompanist, the great quartet (with Desmond, Morello, and Wright), his ability to find musical ideas everywhere, his orchestral compositions, his religious conversion, and his unflagging sweet nature.

Bruce Ricker
Director
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