Dave van Kriedt

[Late]

What do you all think of tenor saxophonist Dave van Kriedt? I only know his work from Brubeck's Re-Union. 

[Late]

You can listen to Mr. van Kriedt play the A# tenor saxophone here:

 

[JSngry]

Isn't he also on the Octet sides?

[Late]

3 minutes ago, JSngry said:

Isn't he also on the Octet sides?

Yesh.

[Big Beat Steve]

5 minutes ago, JSngry said:

Isn't he also on the Octet sides?

Yes. I even think this is where the made the biggest splash in the Brubeck context.

See OJC-101 (reissue of Fantasy F-3-239).

Edited February 1, 2023 by Big Beat Steve

[Late]

 

I like the octet sides, but sometimes I think they should've been titled Birth of The Uncool. Nobody can play a 90 degree angle like Brubeck.

In fairness, these recordings precede Birth of The Cool, and, as such, have historical significance. More than just Brubeck were students of Milhaud.

The Octet:
Dick Collins: trumpet
Bill Smith: clarinet
Paul Desmond: alto saxophone
Dave van Kriedt: tenor saxophone
Bob Collins/Robert Cummings: baritone saxophone
Dave Brubeck: piano
Jack Weeks: bass
Cal Tjader: drums
 

Edited February 2, 2023 by Late
drums

[HutchFan]

25 minutes ago, Late said:

I like the octet sides, but sometimes I think they should've been titled Birth of the Uncool.

  

[Late]

Listening to this again. It's just as good as the Columbia sides.

van Kriedt is solid.