Dave Brubeck - Reflections Year: 1985 Label: Concorde CCD-4299 Quality: flac

This is one of Dave Brubeck's more obscure recordings but not because of its quality. Somewhat lost in the shuffle, this excellent quartet session with clarinetist Bill Smith, Chris Brubeck (on electric bass and bass trombone) and drummer Randy Jones finds the pianist/leader performing eight of his compositions; only "Blues for Newport" caught on a little. The emphasis is on slower tempos and wistful solos ( particularly on the Paul Desmond-tribute "We Will All Remember Paul" ) but the music is stimulating enough to hold one's interest throughout. Dave Brubeck has never allowed himself to become predictable. ~ Scott Yanow

Dave Brubeck - Reflections Tracks: 01 Reflections of You 02 A Misty Morning 03 I'd Walk a Country Mile 04 My One Bad Habit 05 Blues for Newport 06 We Will Remember Paul 07 Michael, My Second Son 08 Blue Lake Tahoe