This is a terrific hour of radio that could work just as well for music stations as for news/talk stations. It's not the definitive Brubeck profile nor the standard longform Q and A. It's a wonderful hour of conversation accompanied by a first rate music mix. Hardcore Brubeck fans probably won't learn anything new here but no doubt they'll appreciate the way Brubeck stretches out with his interviewer and talks about jazz and his own career and lots more. Guided by Fishko who's present asking good questions and coming in every now and again to bridge various parts of the interview to keep it lively but mostly standing back and listening, Brubeck is generous, thoughtful, expansive and inspiring. The music production is superb; it's perfectly timed and balanced. This broadcast is a delight to listen to many times over.
Review of An Hour With Dave Brubeck
Mary McGrath
Posted on July 12, 2004 at 09:50 AM
This is a terrific hour of radio that could work just as well for music stations as for news/talk stations. It's not the definitive Brubeck profile nor the standard longform Q and A. It's a wonderful hour of conversation accompanied by a first rate music mix. Hardcore Brubeck fans probably won't learn anything new here but no doubt they'll appreciate the way Brubeck stretches out with his interviewer and talks about jazz and his own career and lots more. Guided by Fishko who's present asking good questions and coming in every now and again to bridge various parts of the interview to keep it lively but mostly standing back and listening, Brubeck is generous, thoughtful, expansive and inspiring. The music production is superb; it's perfectly timed and balanced. This broadcast is a delight to listen to many times over.