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Radio 4,03 Jan 1999,45 mins

Dave Brubeck

Desert Island Discs

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This week the castaway on Desert Island Discs is the jazz pianist Dave Brubeck. One of the most successful musicians of our time, it's nearly 40 years since he famously encouraged us to Take Five, and so changed the sound of jazz forever. In conversation with Sue Lawley, he talks about his life and work and chooses eight records to take to the mythical island. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: The Ode To Joy (Symphony No 9) by Ludwig van Beethoven Book: The Spear in the Sand by Raoul C Faure Luxury: Grand piano

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    The Way You Look Tonight
    The Way You Look Tonight
    The Dave Brubeck Octet
  3. 2.
    Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major - 1st movement
    Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major - 1st movement
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  4. 3.
    Cotton Tail
    Cotton Tail
    The Duke Ellington Orchestra