Dave Brubeck: In His Own Sweet Way (2010)

• Documentary
• Music
• TV Movie

A chronological look at the life and career of jazz musician, composer, and performer Dave Brubeck (1920-2012 ), presented through contemporary interviews, archival footage of interviews and performances, and commentary by family, fellow musicians, and aficionados. Emphases include his mother's influence, his wife's invention of college tours, his skill as an accompanist, the great quartet (with Desmond, Morello, and Wright), his ability to find musical ideas everywhere, his orchestral compositions, his religious conversion, and his unflagging sweet nature.

Rating

7.5 / 10 (2 votes)

Release date

December 6, 2010

Runtime

1h 25m

Language

English

Director

Bruce Ricker

Status

Released