The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Time Out

Time Out is a groundbreaking jazz album by The Dave Brubeck Quartet, released in 1959. This album is renowned for its innovative use of unusual time signatures, such as 9/8, 6/4, and 5/4, which were uncommon in jazz at the time. The album features iconic tracks like “Take Five” and “Blue Rondo à la Turk,” showcasing the quartet’s ability to blend complex rhythms with accessible melodies. The album was a commercial success, becoming the first jazz album to sell over a million copies and earning a place in the Grammy Hall of Fame.