Dave Brubeck is a member of that charmed circle of improvising artists whose popularity is commensurate with his musical accomplishments. He has for nearly half a century been a major figure as pianist, composer, and leader of perhaps the most widely known and well-traveled quartet in the history of jazz. THE ESSENTIAL DAVE BRUBECK provides the ideal survey course in Brubeck Time with 31 tracks from 24 albums, spanning 53 years!