Take Five

Tunes in meter five
are sung jazz, not jive.
Dave, in fifty-nine
made this rhythm shine;
with drums, bass, and sax
laid this winning wax
he, on piano
na nana, nana.
Funky Latin beat 
having such conceit.
writ by Desmond, Paul;
played by one and all.
Lyrics by Lola;
ola payola!
It’s alright, take five,
I’m alive take five.
Now a classic tune
flies you to the moon;
tune in meter five
truly did survive.

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CayCay Jennings

Date: 5/12/2025 9:34:00 AM

This is an impressive, interesting, jiving write! I enjoyed every note you penned. CayCay

Terry Miller
Date: 5/13/2025 8:08:00 AM

Thank you CayCay, it was a bit of whimsy, but I am so glad you enjoyed it

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/11/2025 7:56:00 PM

Dave Brubeck was one of my favorites. In fact, 'Take Five' was the first non-classical -- you know: Back, Mozart, Hayden, etc.-- composition I ever played on the piano. Back in the day, as they say. ~ gw

Terry Miller
Date: 5/13/2025 8:11:00 AM

Do you listen to Jacques Loussier plays Bach? Still love his albums so many years later. Thank you for your kind comments Gershon