Memories Of Brubeck.

Goldfinch60



This sound, so different, so wonderful,

Came to my ears and mind long ago.

The sound from this man;

Who would stay with me, until the day he died

In December two thousand and twelve.

 

Take Five, so famous, even now;

Say Take Five and Brubeck is there in my mind.

Those innocent days when Brubeck was alive,

My brother and I listening to that famous quartet,

Brubeck, Desmond, Morello and Wright.

 

The college recordings, especially Oberlin

Where Brubeck and Desmond argued before coming on;

The argument continued on stage,

The two trying to outperform each other,

Producing some of their best ever music.

 

The day I saw him, a birthday present from my brother;

On stage came these three young men;

Alto, drums and bass.

And there, after a pause, he came,

This little wizened old man.

 

He walked oh so slowly to the microphone,

Said good evening and walked again so slowly to the piano,

I though he is going to collapse before he gets there,

But no he sits at his alter ego

Turns, and beams at the audience.

 

This soft gentle sound pervades the theatre

Like an invisible net, casting it’s magic

Around as all, and pulling us into the world

Of the jazz that Dave Brubeck brought

To my Body and Soul.

 

He was in my life for fifty plus years;

So wonderful to listen to

Played with absolute ease and mastery;

Showing me the absolute love of his art

Dave Brubeck – gone but never forgotten.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 11th, 2025 00:53
  • Comment from author about the poem: I first hear Dave Brubeck when I was a child.
  • Category: Reflection
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  • orchidee

    A fine write Gold.

  • sorenbarrett

    Memories from my childhood as well Andy and nostalgia now. Nicely written

    • Goldfinch60

      Very true soren, thank you.

      Andy

    • David Wakeling

      Never to be forgotten .This is a great poem and a great tribute to a wonderful musician.I really enjoyed reading.well done

      • Goldfinch60

        Much appreciated David, thank you.

        Andy

      • Poetic Licence

        Wonderful tribute to a wonderful musician enjoyed the read

        • Goldfinch60

          Most kind Tobani, thank you.

          Andy

          • Poetic Licence

            You are very welcome

          • Tony36

            Excellent write Andy

            • Goldfinch60

              Thank you Tony.

              Andy

              • Tony36

                You're welcome

              • Salvia.S

                What a beautiful tribute!!!!!

                • Goldfinch60

                  Most kind Salvia, thank you.

                  Andy

                • MendedFences27

                  Andy, he was a master. Was there ever a better Jazz song written? A while back I was listening to it and wrote a poem that I called "Take Five," not about him or the song, but just something it inspired me to write. Seems like you have enjoyed all of his works. Sometimes when I want to relax, I play "Take Five" and it does the trick.
                  Enjoyed your ode to him.

                  • Goldfinch60

                    He has always been in my life Phil, and always will be, Thank you for your kind words.

                    Andy

                  • John Prophet

                    Great tune great write.👍🏼

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Thank you John, much appreciated.

                      Andy



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