Time Out, released in 1959 by the Dave Brubeck Quartet on Columbia Records, recorded at Columbia's 30th Street Studio in New York. The core concept of the album is the exploration of odd-time signatures. The album features innovative time signatures like 9/8, 6/4, and 5/4, blending these time signatures with elements of cool and West Coast Jazz.

The album peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Pop chart and became the first jazz album to sell a million copies. Its hit single "Take Five", composed by Paul Desmond, also sold over a million copies. Initially met with mixed reviews, Time Out later earned double platinum certification, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2009, and was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry for its cultural significance. The album's unconventional rhythms, influenced by Brubeck's experiences abroad, were groundbreaking, with tracks like "Blue Rondo à la Turk" and "Take Five" becoming jazz classics. Time Out preceded a series of similarly named albums exploring uncommon time signatures, solidifying Brubeck's legacy in jazz experimentation.

2024 reissue released via Columbia/Legacy. 

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Side A