The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Jazz Red Hot And Cool
Released in 1955, this album represents a transitional period in jazz, blending the spontaneity of bebop with the more subdued, intricate arrangements that defined cool jazz. Brubeck and Desmond were key figures in this movement, known for their emphasis on melody, counterpoint, and rhythmic sophistication.
While Jazz: Red Hot and Cool didn’t achieve the landmark success of Time Out (1959), it was well-received for its fresh and sophisticated take on live jazz performance. The title reflects both the "red-hot" energy of live jazz and the "cool" sensibilities of Brubeck's sound.
Artist(s): Piano – Dave Brubeck
Alto Saxophone – Paul Desmond
Bass – Bob Bates
Drums – Joe Dodge
Recording Info: Recorded live at Basin Street, New York City October 12, 1954; July 23, 1955; August 9, 1955.
Sourced from a 2-track tape
Analog: Transferred using a modified Studer 810 tape deck feeding a Merrill Tape Preamp
Digital: Merging Hapi Analog to Digital Converter clocked by an Antelope Audio 10MX Atomic Clock
Power Conditioning: Shunyata Research Everest 8000 for all components
This is a Monophonic Recording
1 Lover 5:08
2 Little Girl Blue 10:39
3 Fare Thee Well, Annabelle 7:23
4 Sometimes I'm Happy 5:22
5 The Duke 2:46
6 Indiana 5:54
7 Love Walked In 8:47
Please Note: This release was mastered in DSD with no PCM. (Pure DSD)
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