Dave Brubeck
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Summary
Dave Brubeck was born on December 6, 1920[1], in Concord[2]. He died on December 5, 2012[3], in Norwalk[4]. He worked as a pianist[5], composer[6], songwriter[7], bandleader[8], and jazz musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,133 views/month, #4,775 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Umpawaug Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Iola Brubeck[12]
- Child: Darius Brubeck[13], Chris Brubeck[14], Matt Brubeck[15]
- Country of citizenship: United States[16]
- Occupation: music arranger[17], recording artist[18], musician[19]
- Educated at: Conservatory of Music, University of the Pacific[20], University of the Pacific[21], Mills College at Northeastern University[22], Shasta High School[23]
- Award received: National Medal of Arts[24], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[25], Grammy Award for Best Classical Crossover Album[26], Kennedy Center Honors[27], Library of Congress Living Legend[28], California Hall of Fame[29], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[30], honorary doctor of the University of Duisburg-Essen[31], Honorary doctor of the University of Fribourg[32], Laetare Medal[33], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[34], NEA Jazz Masters[35], BBC Jazz Awards[36], Christopher Award[37]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[38], The Dave Brubeck Quartet[39]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[40]
- Influenced by: Darius Milhaud[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Genre: jazz[43], West Coast jazz[44], cool jazz[45], third stream[46]
- Military branch: United States Army[47]
- Record label: Concord Records[48], Columbia Records[49]
- Discography: Dave Brubeck discography[50]
- Commons category: Dave Brubeck[51]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[52], heart failure[53]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[54]
- Family name: Brubeck[55]
- Given name: David[56], Warren[57]
- Official website: https://davebrubeck.com[58]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Dave Brubeck include The Dave Brubeck Quartet[59], a musical group[60].
Why It Matters
Dave Brubeck has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
He has been cited as an influence by Nicolas Jaar[63], a musician[64], b. 1990[65], of United States[66].
Entities named for him include The Dave Brubeck Quartet[59], a musical group[60].
FAQs
Where was Dave Brubeck born?
Dave Brubeck was born in Concord[2].
Where did Dave Brubeck die?
Dave Brubeck passed away in Norwalk[4].
Who was Dave Brubeck married to?
Dave Brubeck's spouses include Iola Brubeck[12].
What did Dave Brubeck do for work?
Dave Brubeck worked as a pianist[5], composer[6], songwriter[7], bandleader[8], and jazz musician[9].
Where did Dave Brubeck go to school?
Dave Brubeck was educated at Conservatory of Music, University of the Pacific[20], University of the Pacific[21], Mills College at Northeastern University[22], and Shasta High School[23].
What awards did Dave Brubeck receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[24], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[25], Grammy Award for Best Classical Crossover Album[26], and Kennedy Center Honors[27].
Who did Dave Brubeck influence?
Dave Brubeck has been cited as an influence by Nicolas Jaar[63].