Search - Dave Brubeck :: Jazz at the College of the Pacific 2

Hidden Treasure

Martin L. Davis II | Neosho, MO United States | 12/04/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Apparently chosen as the "lesser" half of the original "Jazz at the College of the Pacific" on the Fantasy label, these newly released tracks of the "original" DBQ are a treasure to Brubeck collectors. Are they better than the original release, now Volume 1? I think so. Desmond shines with his silky smooth tonal work, and Brubeck complements him with piano work both original and typical of his unique style."

SOMEBODY MADE A MISTAKE!!!!

Crabby Apple Mick Lee | INDIANAPOLIS, IN USA | 10/08/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I can't believe Brubeck's record company thought these tracks weren't worthy of release. As good as Volume One is (and it is great), this postively cooks until the lid blows off. You practically can "see" the excitment of the audience and the band feeding off each other. Brubeck and company are just over-flowing with joy and it comes out in their playing.



The recording quality is exceptional for its age. Both Brubeck and Desmond can be heard loud and clear. My only complaint is the dynamics of the drums sounds a little compressed to me and the bass is inaudible in places. But again given that these tapes were almost fifty years old I am more than grateful for what we have.



It was a mistake to keep these tapes unreleased and lost in a vault. If you have any doubts about why Brubeck created the excitment and acclaim he did in the face of the rise of rock and roll, give this CD a spin. Brubeck is proof that "real jazz" doesn't have to be dreary to touch real emotions."

Another rave review

daantjededaan | Netherlands | 07/28/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I don't have volume 1, but I dont't think I'll live without it for a long while anyway. This music is so great - there is more to it than meets the ear, considering that Brubeck and Desmond play themes of songs like "my heart belongs to daddy", "ding dong the witch is dead", "serenade in blue", all at unexpected places, but all sounding natural in the music's developments. Even some ideas from later Brubeck compositions are featured (I distinguished something from his Real Ambassadors, but maybe I'm too enthusiastic).

What do they mean, that this is an "all-standard" repertoire? There is as much genuine Brubeck here as on his albums with only originals (the "Time out/in/further out etc. recordings).



Noteworthy is that the bonus track (track 8) is Brubeck very first recording, from 1942. It lasts only 94 seconds and the sound quality is meagre, but still, for any fan, it is very nice to have, since it's available on no other Brubeck disc, as far as I'm aware of anyway."