Sold Date: December 27, 2023
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Dave Brubeck Quartet Plays Music From Leonard Bernstein's "West Side Story" Dialogues For Jazz Combo and Orchestra Mono Vinyl LP - Columbia CL 1466 2-Eye Label (1962) formerly "Bernstein Plays Brubeck Plays Bernstein"

Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG++ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well with good fidelity. Cover is fully intact with good color, solid blacks, no splits or writing, spine visible. 
Originally titled Bernstein Plays Brubeck Plays Bernstein this is a 1961 studio album by The Dave Brubeck Quartet. Its title refers to the fact that it consists of both a Brubeck composition conducted by Leonard Bernstein (though the "Brubeck" there is Howard Brubeck, Dave Brubeck's brother) and Bernstein compositions played by the Dave Brubeck Quartet. The title is also an echo of Dave Brubeck's 1956 solo debut album, Brubeck Plays Brubeck.
The whole first side of the album consists of the composition "Dialogues for Jazz Combo and Orchestra", composed by Howard Brubeck and performed by the New York Philharmonic and the Dave Brubeck Quartet, under the direction of Leonard Bernstein. The second side consists of arrangements of five songs from the musicals West Side Story and Wonderful Town, whose music was written by Bernstein.
This was considered at the time to be an early, successful jazz/classical crossover project – similar to those that had already been initiated by the Modern Jazz Quartet, Gunther Schuller and their peers in the study of what Schuller termed "Third Stream" music.
Track listing
Dialogues For Jazz Combo And Orchestra A1I - Allegro6:55 A2II - Andante - Ballad5:13 A3III - Adagio - Ballad5:06 A4IV - Allegro - Blues5:34
B1Maria3:16 B2I Feel Pretty5:09 B3Somewhere4:13 B4A Quiet Girl2:23 B5Tonight3:48
Personnel Dave Brubeck – piano Paul Desmond – alto saxophone Eugene Wright – double bass Joe Morello – drums Leonard Bernstein conducting New York Philharmonic _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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