Dave Brubeck joins forces with the London Symphony Orchestra, the London Voices, baritone Alan Opie and the Dave Brubeck Quartet for an incredible 2-CD collection based on sacred text. Classical Brubeck is comprised of four specific works: Beloved Son, Pange Lingua Variations,Voice of the Holy Spirit, and Regret.

This recording, under the direction of Brubeck’s longtime associate Russell Gloyd, took place over four days at the historic Abbey Road Studios - without the benefit of preceding concert performances. Even the improvisational sections were recorded in real time. The resulting discs both reaffirm the quality of Brubeck's compositions and attest to the dedication and professionalism of all the performers involved.

Improvisation is the connecting link for the four works recorded here. Each contains one or more improvisatory interludes from the Dave Brubeck Quartet or the composer-pianist alone. These interludes create moments when the orchestral and choral performers give way as the jazz musicians interpret the written music.

Performers: Dave Brubeck, piano; London Symphony Orchestra; London Voices: Alan Opie, baritone; Thomasin Trezise, mezzo-soprano; conducted by Russell Gloyd. Dave Brubeck Quartet includes: Bobby Militello, saxophone and flute; Michael Moore, bass; Randy Jones, drums.

Selections:
Disc One:
Beloved Son
1. Abba Father
2. Eli
3. Rabboni
Pange Lingua Variations
4. Pange Lingua
5. I. Sing my tongue sing
6. Nobis datus
7. II. To us is given
8. IN supremae
9. III. Thus on the night
10. Verbum caro
11. IV. The word made flesh
12. Tantum Ergo
13. V. Let us bow down
14. Brass Chorale
15. Meditation
16. Bow down (Improvisation)
17. Interlude
18. VI. Praise to the Father!
Disc Two
Voice of the Holy Spirit (Tongues of Fire)
1. Preface
2. Full Authority
3. Witnesses
4. Pentecost
5. Tongues of Fire
6. New Wine
7. Peter's Sermon
8. Silver and Gold
9. Greater Gifts
10. Though I Speak with the Tongues
11. When I Was a Child
12. For Those Who Love God
13. Be Strong in the Lord
14. Benediction
15. Regret for strings and solo piano