Dave Brubeck: In His Own Sweet Way
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Dave Brubeck: In His Own Sweet Way
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 6, 2010
Runtime
1h 25m
Genres
Documentary, Music, TV Movie
User Score
75%
Original Title
Dave Brubeck: In His Own Sweet Way
Production Companies
Malpaso Productions, Turner Classic Movies
Director
Bruce Ricker
Description
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.
