dave brubeck

Kennedy Center Honorees at the White House

On December 10, 2009, President Obama met and celebrated this year’s Kennedy Center Honorees – Dave Brubeck, Mel Brooks, Grace Bumbry, Robert DeNiro, and Bruce Springsteen. The ceremony acknowledges the work of five great American performing artists and their contribution to American cultural life.   This footage will  air on[…]

Kennedy Centre honours Brubeck

Dave at the State Department Tour in 1958/59 “WASHINGTON — Dave Brubeck just wishes his mom could see him now: On Dec. 6, the same day the jazz composer and pianist turns 89, he’ll be among the leading artists feted at the 32nd Kennedy Center Honors Gala. Dignitaries from President[…]