Dave Brubeck
American jazz pianist and composer
ποΈDecember 6, 1920 - December 5, 2012
π
Birthday Connections
December 6
SagittariusMonkey
0 people were born on this day
πBiography
Dave Brubeck was a leading figure in cool jazz, and his quartet created many classic jazz tracks that broke traditional rhythmic structures.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- β¦Composed jazz standard 'Take Five'
- β¦Kennedy Center Honors
π¬Famous Quotes
"Jazz is the voice of freedom.
"If you don't make mistakes, you aren't trying.
Others Born on This Day
Masami Kurumada
Japanese manga artist
Chen Xinhong
Lead vocalist of the band Mayday
Tang Yan
Chinese actress
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Greek professional basketball player
Satoru Iwata
Japanese video game programmer and businessman