Dave Brubeck, pianist, composer, and groundbreaking musician
Legendary jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, sits at his piano as he celebrates his 85th birthday on stage at London's Barbican Hall, Tuesday Dec. 6, 2005. Brubeck performed on stage with the London Symphony Orchestra.ALASTAIR GRANT/The Associated Press
American pianist Dave Brubeck applauds the solo part of his saxophonist Robby Millitello, during a concert of the 39th Antibes-Juan-Les-Pins Jazz Festival, 22 July 1999.Vanina Lucchesi/AFP / Getty Images
Jazz great Dave Brubeck poses at the keyboard in Detroit's Orchestra Hall Nov. 3, 1995. Brubeck continues actively to perform and compose as he approaches his 75th birthday on Dec. 6. His concert to benefit the Detroit Symphony was so successful that Brubeck was hired to return for four concerts with the orchestra in 1996.Tom Pidgeon/The Canadian Press
Jazz legend Dave Brubeck rehearses at Sirius Satellite Radio studios in New York, Thursday July 12, 2007. He will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award during the BBC 2007 Jazz Awards in London today as he participates via satellite from Sirius.RICHARD DREW/The Associated Press
Jazz legend Dave Brubeck pose during rehearsals at Sirius Satellite Radio studios in New York, Thursday July 12, 2007. He will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award during the BBC 2007 Jazz Awards in London today as he participates via satellite from Sirius.RICHARD DREW/The Associated Press
This 1956 file photo shows Dave Brubeck, American composer, pianist and jazz musician.The Associated Press
Jazz musician Dave Brubeck plays piano during the California Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony reception in Sacramento, California December 15, 2008.HO/Reuters
87-year-old jazz legend Dave Brubeck performs at the Four Seasons Centre in Toronto Monday, June 25, 2007, as part of the Toronto Jazz Festival.Tim Fraser/The Globe and Mail
87-year-old jazz legend Dave Brubeck, left, performs with sax player Bobby Milatello at the Four Seasons Centre in Toronto Monday, June 25, 2007, as part of the Toronto Jazz Festival.Tim Fraser/The Globe and Mail