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“Countdown - Time in Outer Space is a studio album released by the Dave Brubeck Quartet in 1962 on Columbia LP record CS 8575 (stereo) and CL 1775 (mono). Both the monaural and stereo version appeared on the respective Billboard charts. Countdown’s first appearance on the Billboard chart was on June 16, 1962. It reached a peak position of No. 24 and remained on the chart for 21 weeks. The St. Petersburg Times called the album "modern jazz at its finest." The album has been cited as a superior example of utilizing "off" time signatures. The Age stated that the album "breaks new ground." The Seattle Post-Intelligencer called it one of Brubeck's most creative records.” – Wiki

“One of Dave Brubeck's more adventurous albums, this LP finds his Quartet exploring originals in a variety of potentially difficult time signatures including 11/4 and a polyrhythmic version of the dates' one standard "Someday My Prince Will Come." Other highlights include "Countdown," "Castilian Drums" and "Three's a Crowd." Highly recommended along with Brubeck's other Time recordings.” – All Music

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