Dave Brubeck's "To Hope! A Celebration" is a captivating live album recorded at the Washington National Cathedral on June 12, 1995, and released in 1996 under the Telarc label. This cool jazz gem spans 55 minutes and features the legendary Dave Brubeck alongside the Washington National Cathedral Choir, blending the rich traditions of jazz with the grandeur of choral music.
The album is a unique celebration of hope and spirituality, showcasing Brubeck's distinctive piano work and the choir's powerful vocals. Each of the fifteen tracks offers a different facet of this collaboration, from the processional opening to the triumphant closing Gloria. Highlights include "The Desert and the Parched Land," "The Peace of Jerusalem," and "All My Hope," each piece weaving together Brubeck's jazz sensibilities with the solemn and uplifting atmosphere of the cathedral.
"To Hope! A Celebration" is not just a musical experience but a testament to Dave Brubeck's enduring contributions to jazz and his ability to transcend genres. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to his music, this album offers a profound and inspiring listen, capturing the essence of a historic live performance.
To Hope! A Celebration: I. Processional - Live at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. / June 12, 1995Dave Brubeck, Cathedral Choral Society Chorus, Cathedral Choral Society Orchestra, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Russell Gloyd, Shelley Waite, Mark Bleeke, Kevin Deas, Duke Ellington School of the Arts Show Choir
To Hope! A Celebration: II. Lord, Have Mercy - Live at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. / June 12, 1995Dave Brubeck, Cathedral Choral Society Chorus, Cathedral Choral Society Orchestra, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Russell Gloyd, Shelley Waite, Mark Bleeke, Kevin Deas, Duke Ellington School of the Arts Show Choir
To Hope! A Celebration: III. The Desert and the Parched Land - Live at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. / June 12, 1995Dave Brubeck, Cathedral Choral Society Orchestra, Russell Gloyd, Shelley Waite
To Hope! A Celebration: IV. The Peace of Jerusalem - Live at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. / June 12, 1995Dave Brubeck, Cathedral Choral Society Chorus, Cathedral Choral Society Orchestra, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Russell Gloyd, Shelley Waite, Mark Bleeke, Kevin Deas, Duke Ellington School of the Arts Show Choir
To Hope! A Celebration: V. Alleluia - Live at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. / June 12, 1995Dave Brubeck, Cathedral Choral Society Chorus, Cathedral Choral Society Orchestra, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Russell Gloyd, Shelley Waite, Mark Bleeke, Kevin Deas, Duke Ellington School of the Arts Show Choir
To Hope! A Celebration: VI. Father, All Powerful - Live at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. / June 12, 1995Dave Brubeck, Cathedral Choral Society Orchestra, Russell Gloyd, Mark Bleeke
To Hope! A Celebration: VII. Holy, Holy, Holy - Live at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. / June 12, 1995Dave Brubeck, Cathedral Choral Society Chorus, Cathedral Choral Society Orchestra, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Russell Gloyd, Shelley Waite, Mark Bleeke, Kevin Deas, Duke Ellington School of the Arts Show Choir
To Hope! A Celebration: VIII. While He Was at Supper - Live at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. / June 12, 1995Dave Brubeck, Cathedral Choral Society Orchestra, Russell Gloyd, Mark Bleeke
To Hope! A Celebration: IX. When We Eat This Bread - Live at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. / June 12, 1995Dave Brubeck, Cathedral Choral Society Chorus, Cathedral Choral Society Orchestra, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Russell Gloyd, Shelley Waite, Mark Bleeke, Kevin Deas, Duke Ellington School of the Arts Show Choir
To Hope! A Celebration: X. Through Him, with Him - Live at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. / June 12, 1995Dave Brubeck, Mark Bleeke
To Hope! A Celebration: XI. Great Amen - Live at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. / June 12, 1995Dave Brubeck, Cathedral Choral Society Chorus, Cathedral Choral Society Orchestra, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Russell Gloyd, Shelley Waite, Mark Bleeke, Kevin Deas, Duke Ellington School of the Arts Show Choir
To Hope! A Celebration: XII. Our Father - Live at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. / June 12, 1995Dave Brubeck, Cathedral Choral Society Chorus, Cathedral Choral Society Orchestra, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Russell Gloyd, Shelley Waite, Mark Bleeke, Kevin Deas, Duke Ellington School of the Arts Show Choir
To Hope! A Celebration: XIII. Lamb of God - Live at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. / June 12, 1995Dave Brubeck, Cathedral Choral Society Chorus, Cathedral Choral Society Orchestra, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Russell Gloyd, Shelley Waite, Mark Bleeke, Kevin Deas, Duke Ellington School of the Arts Show Choir
To Hope! A Celebration: XIV. All My Hope - Live at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. / June 12, 1995Dave Brubeck, Cathedral Choral Society Chorus, Cathedral Choral Society Orchestra, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Russell Gloyd, Shelley Waite, Mark Bleeke, Kevin Deas, Duke Ellington School of the Arts Show Choir
To Hope! A Celebration: XV. Gloria - Live at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. / June 12, 1995Dave Brubeck, Cathedral Choral Society Chorus, Cathedral Choral Society Orchestra, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Russell Gloyd, Shelley Waite, Mark Bleeke, Kevin Deas, Duke Ellington School of the Arts Show Choir
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