Dave Brubeck Died, His Great Jazz Heritage Remains

(Photo : facebook/DaveBrubeckMusic) Dave Brubeck

Dave Brubeck died yesterday, December 5, 2012. 

Composer and pianist Brubeck, passed away due to a heart failure on his way to a cardiologist located in Connecticut, according to Brubeck's manager Russell Gloyd. Brubeck was on his way to a cardiologist together with his son Darius.

Dave Brubeck was born on December 6, 1920, in Concord, state California. Initially, Brubeck planned to follow the path of his father who was a rancher, therefore he entered College of the Pacific, major veterinary medicine.

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After his graduation in 1942, Brubeck entered Army and served as musician most of the time. His career started in 1951 when he formed The Dave Brubeck Quartet.

After World War II, and his study at Mills College, CA, Brubeck formed Dave Brubeck Octet. Dave Brubeck Octet released Time Out record in 1959 which found its place among the best selling Jazz records of all times.

During his long and successful career, Dave Brubeck composed Jazz music featuring unique style and exotic sound. Jazz legend composed pieces such as "Take Five" and "Time Out."

Brubeck was married to his wife Iola for amazing 70 years.

Yesterday, Brubeck family posted their statement on Brubeck Facebook page stating:

"Our much loved and revered father, Dave Brubeck died of cardiac arrest today, December 5, 2012, one day before his 92nd birthday. He died peacefully with family present. The news spread before we even left Norwalk Hospital and our family is deeply appreciative of the phone calls, messages of condolence and continuing tributes in the media and those received personally, certainly a reflection back to us of Dave's powerful and positive impact on the world. He specialized in long relationships; married to our mother for 70 years, had few changes of personnel in his outstanding quartets or in professional management and many of his fans became personal friends he knew for decades. We thank you all for your appreciation of him and the respect you have shown our family. Darius, Chris, Dan, Catherine and Matthew Brubeck."

Condolences to Brubeck family.