5 Things to Know About Dave Brubeck’s Time Out
- Columbia Records released the album in December 1959.
- The album is known for its use of unusual time signatures, like 5/4 and 9/8.
- Its most famous track, “Take Five,” is in 5/4 time and became a surprise hit.
- The album was initially a commercial risk but later became a jazz classic.
- It remains one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time.