Blackhawk Proudly Presents S.F.'s Top Music Group -- November 20, 2023

San Francisco Examiner, 04-November-1950

Dave Brubeck, a native of the Bay Area, played San Francisco's Blackhawk nightclub in 1950. I remember seeing him and the quartet on television. They were integrated, which was remarkable, and they looked like accountants, but they made wonderful music. When I heard them on KJAZ or elsewhere, I knew there was something different about them.

Blackhawk owner Guido Caccienti famously said “I’ve worked and slaved to keep this place a sewer.” 

Dave Brubeck 100 -- December 6, 2020

Composer and pianist Dave Brubeck, a native of the Bay Area, was born 100 years ago today, on 06-December-1920.  I remember seeing him and the quartet on television.  They were integrated, which was remarkable, and they looked like accountants, but they made wonderful music.  When I heard them on KJAZ or elsewhere, I knew there was something different about them.  

Dave Brubeck, RIP -- December 5, 2012

Dave Brubeck, a native of the Bay Area, died.  I remember seeing him and the quartet on television.  They were integrated, which was remarkable, and they looked like accountants, but they made wonderful music.  When I heard them on KJAZ or elsewhere, I knew there was something different about them.  This is sad news.