Dave Brubeck Quartet – The Classic 1950’s Albums – 4CD

This superb 4-CD collection brings together eight original albums that Dave and the quartet released during the 1950s, the era generally considered to be the great man's golden years. Serving as both a wonderful starting point for those new to Brubeck's music, and as a divine reminder of his finest work for the rest of us, this set remains a must-have collection for just about anyone who has been blessed with ears and a love of music.

Track Listing:

CD1:
1. All the Things You Are - 9:10   2. Laura - 3:11   3. Lullaby in Rhythm - 7:22   4. I'll Never Smile Again - 5:27   5. I Remember You - 9:12   6. For All We Know - 5:52   7. Audrey - 3:35   8. Jeepers Creepers - 4:58   9. Pennies from Heaven - 6:29   10. Why Do I Love You? - 5:42   11. Stompin' for Mili - 5:27   12. Keepin' Out of Mischief Now - 5:07   13. A Fine Romance - 3:50   14. Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? - 5:18

CD2:
1. Nomad - 7:22   2. Brandenburg Gate - 6:55   3. The Golden Horn - 5:03   4. Thank You (Dziekuje) - 3:35   5. Marble Arch - 7:00   6. Calcutta Blues - 8:33   7. Blue Rondo À la Turk - 6:48   8. Strange Meadow Lark - 7:26   9. Take Five - 5:27   10. Three to Get Ready - 5:26   11. Kathy’s Waltz - 4:52   12. Everybody's Jumpin' - 4:25   13. Pick Up Sticks - 4:20

CD3:
1. Balcony Rock - 11:59   2. Out of Nowhere - 8:06   3. Le Souk - 4:41   4. Take the 'A' Train - 6:17   5. The Song Is You - 5:44   6. Don't Worry 'Bout Me - 2:09   7. I Want to Be Happy - 6:38   8. There'll Be Some Changes Made - 2:09   9. My Meloncholy Baby - 3:59   10. Blues in the Dark - 4:39   11. I Never Knew (I Could Love Anyone Like I'm Loving You) - 2:29   12. Ain't Misbehavin' - 3:23   13. All By Myself - 2:32   14. River, Stay 'Way from My Door - 4:23   15. You Can Depend on Me - 3:30   16. Am I Blue? - 2:52

CD4:
1. Swanee River - 5:54   2. The Lonesome Road - 7:35   3. Georgia on My Mind - 6:33   4. Camptown Races - 1:57   5. Camptown Races (Alternate Take) - 2:09   6. Short'nin Bread - 2:28   7. Basin Street Blues - 4:32   8. Ol' Man River - 6:23   9. Gone with the Wind - 2:28   10. Dorian Dance - 3:26   11. Peace, Brother - 3:52   12. Invention - 4:55   13. Lydian Line - 5:21   14. Catch-Me-If-You-Can - 1:44   15. Frisco Fog - 5:58   16. The Piper - 2:45   17. Soliloquy - 3:23   18. One for the Kids - 3:08   19. Ballade - 3:57