My dad was the manager at the 45,000-acre ranch, but he owned his own 1,200-acre ranch, and I owned four cattle that he gave to me when I graduated from grammar school, from the eighth grade. And those cows multiplied, and he kept track of them for years for me. And that was my herd. Dave Brubeck 000acrecattle share on social
After the Second World War, I returned to California to study composition with Darius Milhaud, who wrote wonderful works like 'Le Boeuf sur le Toit' and 'La Cretion du Monde.' I especially enjoy his work for two pianos, 'Scaramouche.' Dave Brubeck boeufcaliforniacomposition share on social
I have more energy at the end than I do at the beginning. You can be so beat up that you can scarcely walk on stage but when you get to the piano the excitement kicks in, you forget about being tired. Dave Brubeck beatbeginend Change image and share on social
If I told you all the people that have secretly told me I've influenced them, you'd never believe it, and you'll never see it in print, either. Dave Brubeck haveinfluencepeople Change image and share on social
Do you think Duke Ellington didn't listen to Debussy? Louis Armstrong loved opera, did you know that? Name me a jazz pianist who wasn't influenced by European music! Dave Brubeck armstrongdebussyduke Change image and share on social
I knew even if I'm a cowboy, I'm going to be involved in jazz in some way. Dave Brubeck cowboyinvolvejazz Change image and share on social
When you hear Bach or Mozart, you hear perfection. Remember that Bach, Mozart and Beethoven were great improvisers. I can hear that in their music. Dave Brubeck bachbeethovengreat Change image and share on social
