"Time Out" is a groundbreaking album by The Dave Brubeck Quartet, released on December 14, 1959, under the Columbia/Legacy label. This cool jazz masterpiece is a departure from traditional time signatures, featuring innovative compositions that showcase the quartet's exceptional musicianship and creativity. The album's standout track, "Take Five," with its iconic 5/4 time signature, has become a jazz standard and a testament to the group's ability to push boundaries. Other notable tracks include the playful "Blue Rondo à la Turk," the introspective "Strange Meadow Lark," and the lively "Everybody's Jumpin'." With a duration of 38 minutes, "Time Out" is a captivating journey through the world of cool jazz, highlighting the unique talents of Dave Brubeck on piano, Paul Desmond on alto saxophone, Eugene Wright on bass, and Joe Morello on drums. This album is a testament to the quartet's ability to blend complex rhythms with melodic beauty, making it a timeless classic in the jazz genre.