Dave Brubeck, U.S. Jazz Pianist, ‘Take Five’ Artist, Dies at 91

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Dave Brubeck, the U.S. pianist and composer whose quartet produced the first jazz album that sold more than 1 million copies and was best known for the melodic composition “Take Five,” has died. He was 91.

He died today of heart failure, the Associated Press reported, citing his manager Russell Gloyd.