Dave Brubeck: Catholic Convert 

Don't have much time so you only get ONE item today ...

A Jazzman's Conversion Story which links to the article: Notre Dame honors Dave Brubeck
File under: You learn something new every day. Dave Brubeck of "Take Five" fame (rated 100 on my LAUNCHCast station BTW) converted to Catholicism. How bout them apples?
Many, including myslef, have read their way into the Church; with An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine, Venerable John Henry Newman was said to have wriiten his way into the Church; Mr. Brubeck composed his way into the Church!
I read my way. Did I mention that I love conversion stories or even snippets like this?
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I saw Brubeck play in Tucson with two of his sons. The guy is like 85 and still one of the best pianists I've ever heard. It was unbelievable.

His sons are pretty darn talented too -- one played bass not so well, but he's a good bone player. The other is a drummer and did the most jaw-dropping solo ever on Take 5, obviously trying to outdo Joe Morello (he did). It lasted 15 minutes (I mean the solo!) and I really, really hope they recorded it. Actually I hope they recorded the whole thing.

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