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Brothers Ryan and Clay Goodell were both trained pianists and had experience in commercials and theater. Tilky Jones had played drums in a ska punk group called User Friendly. Throughout 1998 and 1999, Take 5 released singles in Europe and Asia and toured in both regions. [1] Their debut full-length album was released in mid-2000 on Elektra.
"Take Five" is a jazz standard composed by Paul Desmond. It was first recorded in 1959 and is the third track on Time Out by the Dave Brubeck Quartet. [1] [2] Frequently covered by a variety of artists, the track is the biggest-selling jazz song of all time and a Grammy Hall of Fame inductee.
Paul Desmond (born Paul Emil Breitenfeld; November 25, 1924 – May 30, 1977) [1] was an American jazz alto saxophonist and composer and proponent of cool jazz. He was a member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet [2] and composed the group's biggest hit, "Take Five". The song remains the best-selling jazz song of all time.
Take 6 is an American a cappella gospel sextet formed in 1980 on the campus of Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. [1] The group integrates jazz with spiritual and inspirational lyrics. Take 6 has received several Grammy Awards as well as Dove Awards, a Soul Train Award and nominations for the NAACP Image Award.
Acoustic Alchemy were soon moved to jazz label GRP as MCA bought GRP in February 1990. [2] Six more albums followed, starting with Reference Point (1990), [2] featuring a cover of "Take Five" by Dave Brubeck and Back on the Case (1991). [2]
The band and its music became a source of pride and a reminder of what Asian American music can sound like, Maki said. “'Cruisin’ J-Town,' when you hear that song, it just evokes the memories ...
Time Out is a studio album by the American jazz group the Dave Brubeck Quartet, released in 1959 on Columbia Records. Recorded at Columbia's 30th Street Studio in New York City, it is based upon the use of time signatures that were unusual for jazz such as 9 8, 6 4 and 5 4. [8] The album is a subtle blend of cool and West Coast jazz. [9] [10]
Tilky then moved on to acting in national commercials, and received his SAG card by the age of 13. At 15 his agent presented him with a unique opportunity to join the boy band Take 5, spear headed by Lou Pearlman, the creator of Back Street Boys and N’SYNC. After the breakup of his band, Take 5.