Dave Brubeck: In His Own Sweet Way

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Dave Brubeck: In His Own Sweet Way
Directed by Bruce Ricker
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
CinematographyKenneth Neil Moore
EditorGary Roach
Running time85 minutes
Release
Original releaseDecember 6, 2010 (2010-12-06)

Dave Brubeck: In His Own Sweet Way is a 2010 documentary film about jazz pianist Dave Brubeck. It was directed and produced by Bruce Ricker with Clint Eastwood as executive producer for Turner Classic Movies (TCM) to commemorate Brubeck's 90th birthday in December 2010. [1] It aired on his birthday, December 6, 2010. [2]

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References

  1. Mergner, Lee (November 29, 2010). "In Dave Brubeck's Own Sweet Way". JazzTimes . Archived from the original on January 4, 2011.
  2. McNally, Owen (November 25, 2012). "Jazz's Dave Brubeck's 92nd Birthday Dec. 6". Courant.com. Retrieved June 2, 2021.