Description
In his prime, Dave Brubeck was never known for his delicacy as a pianist--quite the opposite. But it's that quality that defines "Indian Summer," a collection of lightly nuanced ballads featuring him alone at his instrument, confronting old age at 86. With its slow-to-leisurely tempos and plainspoken style, this 72-minute effort is best heard in small sections. But there's no denying the emotion at the heart of tunes like "September Song," "I'm Alone," and the title song, or the charm of the subtle stride and blues touches he applies to classics, including "Memories of You" and "Georgia on My Mind."
--Lloyd Sachs