Dave Brubeck was a renowned jazz pianist who was active in the 1950s and 1960s. He was known for his unique style of jazz, which blended classical and jazz elements. He was also known for his use of unusual time signatures, such as 5/4 and 9/8. He released several albums, including Time Out, which featured the hit single 'Take Five'. Brubeck was inducted into the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame in 1971 and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996.