Dave Digs Disney

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Dave Brubeck's ensemble playing is lit with contradictions, many of them best caught by the particular quartet lineup that included alto saxophonist Paul Desmond and drummer Joe Morello (and, as on Time Out, bassist Eugene Wright, who may well have rounded out the best rendition of the quartet). For this set of Disney tunes, Brubeck and Desmond play craftily off the contradicting sounds each made. Brubeck's stiff phrasing, so consistent that its very stoicalness was core to the art, and Desmond's lithe execution and breathy tone get jostled swingingly by Morello's baby's-breath touch on the snare--a perfect mix of terseness, economy, bent phrases, and so much more. Many of the tunes are all familiar to anyone with an ear on 20th-century culture, from "Give a Little Whistle" to "When You Wish Upon a Star" and "Some Day My Prince Will Come." The familiarity of the material allows an extended level of rapport, giving Digs Disney a shine that many Brubeck recordings just can't match. --Andrew Bartlett

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Average customer rating: Pleasant, but mostly boring That Sweet West Coast Sound! Dave Digs Disney ~ Dave Brubeck Brubeck meets the Cheshire Cat and all that jazz... Visiting Jazz via Disney

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Tracks:

1. Alice In Wonderland
2. Give A Little Whistle
3. Heigh-Ho (The Dwarfs' Marching Song)
4. When You Wish Upon A Star
5. Some Day My Prince Will Come
6. One Song
7. Very Good Advice
8. So This Is Love

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Dave Brubeck's ensemble playing is lit with contradictions, many of them best caught by the particular quartet lineup that included alto saxophonist Paul Desmond and drummer Joe Morello (and, as on Time Out, bassist Eugene Wright, who may well have rounded out the best rendition of the quartet). For this set of Disney tunes, Brubeck and Desmond play craftily off the contradicting sounds each made. Brubeck's stiff phrasing, so consistent that its very stoicalness was core to the art, and Desmond's lithe execution and breathy tone get jostled swingingly by Morello's baby's-breath touch on the snare--a perfect mix of terseness, economy, bent phrases, and so much more. Many of the tunes are all familiar to anyone with an ear on 20th-century culture, from "Give a Little Whistle" to "When You Wish Upon a Star" and "Some Day My Prince Will Come." The familiarity of the material allows an extended level of rapport, giving Digs Disney a shine that many Brubeck recordings just can't match. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

Pleasant, but mostly boring.......2006-10-30

As a long-time Brubeck fan, I bought this album mainly to hear the quartet's rendition of "Alice in Wonderland". It wasn't bad, but I was unimpressed. I was also unimpressed with most of the rest of the album. There were certainly some nice bits, and a great performance of "Someday my Prince will Come", but on the whole this album just wasn't my cup of tea.

That Sweet West Coast Sound!.......2006-06-10

For a while, I debated on whethr I should buy this album. Of course, I'd already heard "Time Out," and the other odd-time-signatured records, along with "Jazz Goes to College," and some others. That, though, was "serious" jazz. This was Dave and crew playing Disney songs we've all heard - I thought then - too many times.

But leave it to Dave, Paul, Joe, and the bass player of the month to take the familiar and help us rediscover its delights. Believe it or not, Disney CAN swing and be more than a novelty.

First and foremost, this album is a high example of West Coast jazz at its best. It achieves the type of laid back feel that can't help but put a cool smile on the listeners face (particularly, but certainly not limited to, "When You Wish Upon a Star.") The soloing, while none of it earth-shattering, is always melodic, sweet and simple. Rarely do we hear Brubeck soloing in his "pounding-out-block-chords" mood. Rather we hear his sweeter and more lyrical "one-note-at-a-time" side. The mood of the album demands it.

The only complaint I have is that sometimes this album is actually a bit TOO laid back. When the quartet is not careful, they can actually become pretty formulaic. First Paul Desmond solos, then Dave Brubeck, then some counterpoint between them, and out (maybe after having traded fours with Joe Morello). Yes, this album does engage in a good amount of that. If the music on this album did not come off so dang good, I would have been tempted to deduct more than one star for that.

But this music really is that dang good. As long as you are not expecting unbridled emotionalism or intensity (but, instead, restrained and sweetly wistful diddies), then this album will be a good choice.

Dave Digs Disney ~ Dave Brubeck.......2006-03-10

Great CD of golden oldies

Getting the sticky security seal off the CD to get it open was a really hard chore. Needed a special sticky spot remover product or kero and a lot of patience, so you don't damage the CD holder.

Brubeck meets the Cheshire Cat and all that jazz..........2005-10-05

Dave Brubeck flush from the quartets gigantic success with "Time Out" went on to record a number of intriguing concept albums, "Dave Digs Disney", is one of my favorites from that period. All of the melodies will be familiar to you for you, if you are like me and millions of boomers, have seen dozens of the classic Disney animated tales from the forties and fifties. The title tune from, "Alice In Wonderland" is so elegant and the quartet plays it beautifully. There is ,"Someday My Prince Will Come", "Give A Little Whistle" and of course, "When You Wish Upon A Star" The group gives all these memorable tunes a "Brubeck twist" and the songs that have laid way back in the folds of your brain from childhood, spring to life and you can't help but to...give a little whistle.

Visiting Jazz via Disney.......2004-07-29

I'm somewhat of a newcomer to jazz, so I think this album has been a great introduction. After falling in love with "Take Five" from the album Time Out, I was interested in hearing more of Brubeck. Searching through the racks at the local music store, I came across Dave Digs Disney. Since I'm a major Disney fan, I thought it would be a perfect match for me, and I was not disappointed.

The first go around was fun, hearing standards such as "Heigh-Ho" and "So This is Love" set in a different style and, in some cases, a different meter. "Alice in Wonderland" starts in a 3/4 waltz time, but then switches to a more traditional 4/4 time. But it was future listenings that got better. Having grown up with these songs, I had the melodies firmly implanted in my mind. So during the middle esposition/improvisation section of each song, I could feel how the notes were inspired by the theme yet not identical. This became even more clear to me when I realised that "Very Good Advice" is the only track I didn't care for too much and also the only songs I didn't already know by heart.

From some of the other reviews about this album, it sounds like it's not quite a milestone in jazz (especially compared to Time Out). I do, however, think it is quite an enjoyable stepping stone into jazz.

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Dave Digs Disney Dave Brubeck Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000056C6C Release Date: 2000-11-22

Tracks:

1. Alice in Wonderland [From "Alice in Wonderland"]
2. Give a Little Whistle [From "Pinocchio']
3. Heigh-Ho! (The Dwarfs' Marching Song)
4. When You Wish Upon a Star [From Pinocchio]
5. Some Day My Prince Will Come [From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs]
6. One Song [From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs]
7. Very Good Advice [From "Alice in Wonderland"]
8. So This Is Love [From Cinderella]

Album Description

Japanese reissue of the classic jazz album originally recorded for Columbia in 1957. Packaged in a miniature LP sleeve reproduction of the original artwork limited to the first pressing. Featuring DSD mastering from the original analog master. Master Sound Series. 2000 release.

Album Details

The Japanese version features 2 bonus tracks: Very Good Advice (from Disney's 'Alice In Wonderland'), & So This Is Love (from Disney's 'Cinderella'). Limited LP style sleeve, & digital DSD remastering.

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Dave Digs Disney Dave Brubeck Manufacturer: Msi Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005HMRN Release Date: 2002-08-05

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