Brubeck, Dave

Born on December 6, 1920, in Concord, California, Brubeck studied the classical piano with lessons from his mother, but by the age of 13 he was already performing professionally with local jazz groups. He continued his music studies at the College of the Pacific, and while in the military during World War II he played in the band assigned to General George Patton's 3rd Army. After the war he returned to California to continue his studies at Mills College in...