Dave Brubeck was a jazz great who was known for his innovative and experimental approach to music. He was born in 1920 and is considered one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century. He was a pianist, composer, and bandleader, and is best known for his 1959 album Time Out, which featured the hit single 'Take Five'. Brubeck's style was characterized by unusual time signatures and complex harmonies, and he was also an advocate for racial equality. He died in 2012 at the age of 91.