University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present University Relations 4-10-2001 Brubeck brothers jazz quartet coming to UM University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/newsreleases Let us know how access to this document benefits ou.y Recommended Citation University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations, "Brubeck brothers jazz quartet coming to UM" (2001). University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present. 17190. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/newsreleases/17190 This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Relations at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ^ The University of 0 'J & Montana UNIVERSITY RELATIONS • MISSOULA, MT 59812 • 406-243-2522 • FAX: 406-243-4520 April 10, 2001 Contact: Greg Sundberg, University Productions, (406) 243-4719. BRUBECK BROTHERS JAZZ QUARTET COMING TO UM MISSOULA - Get a glimpse into the future of jazz and treat yourself to some well-known jazz standards when the Brubeck Brothers Quartet performs at The University of Montana on April 20. Daniel and Christopher Brubeck, sons of jazz legend Dave Brubeck, will team up with longtime friends Pete Levin and Mike DeMicco Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the University Theatre to perform a unique blend of original compositions and jazz classics. Tickets cost $14 for the general public, $12 for UM students. They are available at all TIC-IT-E-Z outlets. Daniel Brubeck, a drummer who has toured the international music circuit for over two decades with the Dave Brubeck Quartet and his own group The Dolphins, has been a featured soloist with many of the world’s top jazz artists. Composer-lyricist Christopher Brubeck plays the bass, trombone and piano. In addition to performing with The Brubeck Brothers Quartet, he tours with Triple Play, a unique jazzy folk group that earns rave reviews. Levin plays piano, synthesizer, organ, French horn and banjo, and has performed or recorded with artists ranging from Miles Davis to Paul Simon. Guitarist Mike DeMicco -more- Brubeck.rl—2 leads his own jazz group in addition to working with the Brubeck brothers. He has toured extensively worldwide since 1980. Dave Brubeck’s career blossomed throughout the ‘50s and ‘60s with huge hits such as "Take Five" and "In Your Own Sweet Way." Sons Daniel and Christopher and their quartet will play some Brubeck classics at Friday’s performance. For more information call 243-4051 or (888) MONTANA or visit the Brubeck brothers online at brubeckmusic.com. ### GS/bd Local Brubeck.rl.