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Released in 1959 on Columbia Records, Time Out by the Dave Brubeck Quartet is a landmark jazz album famous for its experimental use of irregular, non-standard time signatures inspired by global folk rhythms. It features the iconic, million-selling hit "Take Five" and "Blue Rondo a la Turk".Watch this short video overview exploring the history and rhythmic innovation behind the album:59s100 Albums That Matter - Time Out by the Dave Brubeck ...2 years ago YouTube · Vinyl Fetish Club Album Overview and Personnel Core Members: Dave Brubeck (piano), Paul Desmond (alto saxophone), Eugene Wright (bass), and Joe Morello (drums).Producer: Teo Macero. Commercial Success: Peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard pop album chart and achieved platinum certification. Track Rhythmic Structure Blue Rondo a la Turk: 9/8 time signature (subdivided as 2+2+2+3).Strange Meadow Lark: 4/4 swing feeling with a jazz rubato intro. Take Five: 5/4 time signature, composed by Paul Desmond. Three to Get Ready: Alternates between 3/4 and 4/4 time. Kathy's Waltz: Shifts between 3/4 and 4/4 time. Everybody's Jumpin': 6/4 time. Pick Up Sticks: 6/4 time.