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Alto Saxophonist Paul Desmond (1924-1977) was an essential member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet in the 1950s and 1960s. As a member of the Quartet, Desmond wrote “Take Five,” the best selling jazz single in history. The Desmond Papers contain a variety of materials such as letters, photographs, and clippings. The heart of the collection is formed by the correspondence and “memos to myself” (diary-like entries by Desmond). The letters and memos offer vivid insights into Desmond's psyche and outlook on life, as well as his musical career. The correspondence consists of over 300 letters to and from Desmond throughout his childhood and adult life. They include letters from Dave and Iola Brubeck in 1951 that signify the beginning of the Brubeck Quartet, as well as extensive exchanges between Desmond and his father. Online finding aid
David van Kriedt (1922-1994) was a jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger. He studied under Darius Milhaud at Mills College in the 1940s, where he became a member of the Dave Brubeck Octet. Online finding aid
Howard Brubeck was a noted composer of classical and jazz works. He was the older brother of Dave Brubeck. The collection consists primarily of musical scores by Howard Brubeck. Compositions include California Suite, Dialogues for Jazz Combo and Symphony Orchestra, Centenary Overture, and Symphonic Movement. Several files of documents are also in the collection, including letters from Howard Brubeck to Dave and Iola Brubeck concerning various projects in 1961 and 1962. Online finding aid
Susan Matheson was a graduate student at Stanford University who studied Iola Brubeck as the subject of her Master's thesis, In the Stream of Time: Iola Brubeck's Contribution to Jazz. The collection consists mainly of recorded interviews and transcripts conducted from 1995 to 1999 with various musicians and individuals involved with the Brubecks from both a musical and business perspective. Online finding aid
To support the Brubeck Collection the University of the Pacific Library acquires works about Brubeck, his music, and his associates and contemporaries. Search Pacific Library's online catalog.
