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Dave Brubeck: In His Own Sweet Way ()


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A chronological look at the life and career of jazz musician, composer, and performer Dave Brubeck (December 6, 1920 to December 5, 2012), presented through contemporary interviews, archival footage of interviews and performances, and... See more »

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Bruce Ricker

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Clint Eastwood ... executive producer / producer
Patti McCarthy ... co-producer (as Patti J. McDaniel)
Jennifer Nejman ... producer
Bruce Ricker ... producer
Anthony Wall ... executive producer

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Kenneth Neil Moore

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Gary Roach

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David S. Cox ... assistant editor
Kathleen Largay ... digital colorist
Christopher D. Lozinski ... on-line editor
Blu Murray ... associate editor

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Jason King ... re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor
Gus Salazar ... sound mixer

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Johnny Martin ... camera operator

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Andrew Wright ... film research: BBC Arena

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David Skye ... special thanks

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A chronological look at the life and career of jazz musician, composer, and performer Dave Brubeck (December 6, 1920 to December 5, 2012), presented through contemporary interviews, archival footage of interviews and performances, and commentary by family, fellow musicians, and aficionados. Emphases include his mother's influence, his wife's invention of college tours, his skill as an accompanist, the great quartet (with Desmond, Morello, and Wright), his ability to find musical ideas everywhere, his orchestral compositions, his religious conversion, and his unflagging sweet nature. Written by

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  • 85 min
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Budget $100,000 (estimated)

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Trivia This documentary was first broadcast on Dave Brubeck's ninetieth birthday on December 6, 2010. See more »

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