Once again, Dave Brubeck's "Take Five" is the gift that keeps on giving. I wrote about that type of rhythm underscoring David Grisman's "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" in yesterday's post.
Trombones Under The Tree also underscores its version of "We Three Kings" with a "Take Five"-ish rhythm. It's amusing to imagine the three wise men's camels--or Arabian horses, depending on whose account is correct--stepping in time to a 5/4 beat on their way to Bethlehem. And, why not? After all, if the ox and lamb can keep time in "The Little Drummer Boy..."
