Jazz Goes To College

Dave Brubeck began recording for Columbia Records on his second album following a 1954 spring tour of North American college campuses, with Paul and Dave's Jazz Interwoven being the first. The quartet consists of Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Bob Bates, and Joe Dodge, who provide stellar musical support and create memorable music. Highlights include the improvised "Balcony Rock" from the University of Michigan, the energetic "Out of Nowhere" from the University of Cincinnati, and the refined "Don't Worry 'Bout Me." "Take the 'A' Train" and "I Want to Be Happy" showcase the band's bop style and dynamic performances, making Jazz Goes to College a quintessential representation of the Dave Brubeck Quartet's early years.