Description
The last studio recording from pianist Dave Brubeck, a solo album entitled Lullabies is finally being released posthumously. The album showcases Brubeck’s distinctive improvisational style on a set of well-known children’s songs, classic standards and originals. Bookended by two versions of ‘Brahms Lullaby’ the five originals among the covers are ‘Going to Sleep’, ‘Lullaby For Iola’, ‘Koto Song’, ‘Softly, William, Softly’ and ‘Briar Bush’. Further tracks include ‘Over The Rainbow’, ‘Danny Boy’, ‘Going to Sleep’, ‘There’s No Place Like Home’, ‘A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes’ and ‘Sleep’.
Commenting on the music at the time of recording from 2 to 4 March 2010, Brubeck commented: “Some of the melodies on this album are like those familiar songs. Some are original pieces that I thought would appeal to babies as well as an older generation. I hope the littlest ones will respond to this music, and that parents and grandparents will enjoy it as well.”
At 91 years old, Dave recorded peerless takes on these best-known children’s songs, beloved standards, and originals as a gift to his grandchildren and as his last studio recording. His playing, ingenuity and integrity, all hallmarks of great Brubeck recordings, are abundantly apparent on this album.
