^ Blue Rondo A La Turk | Dave Brubeck, d. 05DEC12
^ It’s A Raggy Waltz | Dave Brubeck Quartet
- ^ See All Music. “It’s a Raggy Waltz” is an unusual item among Dave Brubeck’s vast number of compositions, as he contributed both the music and the lyrics to this song. Debuted in 1961 on the album Time Further Out, this piece isn’t exactly a waltz or a rag but a choppy piece with constantly shifting accents that don’t predictably fall where the listener expects. It had immediate appeal on concert dates, turning up on The Dave Brubeck Quartet at Carnegie Hall and his collaboration with singer Carmen McRae (Take Five). He also revisited “It’s a Raggy Waltz” with three of his musical sons on Brother, the Great Spirit Made Us All. Chris Brubeck’s humorous arrangement for a recording session with folk singer Bill Crofut, guitarist Joel Brown and Classical singer [mezzo-soprano] Frederica von Stade is particularly memorable. Others who have recorded the song include guitarist Marc Fossett (known for his work with Stephane Grappelli) and pianist Jim Hession.
^ It’s a Raggy Waltz (revisited) | Frederica von Stade, Chris Brubeck, Bill Crofut
