The Dave Brubeck Quartet

The The Dave Brubeck Quartet was one of the most influential groups in modern jazz, formed in San Francisco in 1951 by pianist and composer Dave Brubeck. In what became known as the band's classic line-up, the band featured ** Piano: Dave Brubeck (1920–2012) ** Saxophone: Paul Desmond (1924-1977) ** Bass: Eugene Wright (1923-2020) ** Drums: Joe Morello (1928–2011) Emerging during a period when jazz was rapidly evolving beyond swing and bebop