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Take Five

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The Dave Brubeck Quartet

Take Five by The Dave Brubeck Quartet artwork
Artwork: Album artwork via Apple Music — Time Out

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Publishing Representation

Publisher / rightsholder
Derry Music / Paul Desmond composition catalog
Administrator
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PRO
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Licensing / contact information
Derry@BrubeckMusic.com
Verification status
Partially Verified
Verification date
2026-08-31

Master Representation

Exact recording
The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Take Five (original 1959 Time Out recording)
Master owner / rightsholder
Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Record label
Columbia Records
Distributor / administrator
Sony Music Entertainment
Master licensing / contact information
Sony Music master licensing route; confirm territory/use with Sony Music licensing
ISRC, when verified
Research Required
Verification status
Verified
Verification date
2026-08-31

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Genre
Jazz
Era
1950s
Categories
Cool · Sophisticated · Playful · Urban life · Style · Intrigue · Film/TV · Luxury · Fashion · Lifestyle · Comedy

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