Take Five (Desmond/Brubeck, arr. Shaw) | Atlanta Master Chorale | 2026

Atlanta Master Chorale performed "Take Five" at our "Who Could Ask for Anything More?" concerts on March 13-14, 2026 at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts on the campus of Emory University. The piece was written by Paul Desmond with lyrics by Dave and Iola Brubeck and arranged by Kirby Shaw. The talented Gary Motley Jazz Trio joined us for the concerts and added their own improvization to the performance. Conductor: Eric Nelson Guest Artists: The Gary Motley Trio Gary Motley, Piano Andy Eulau, Bass Justin Varnes, Drums Publication Credit: Take Five | Music: Paul Desmond (1924–1977), arr. Kirby Shaw (b. 1941) | Lyrics: Dave Brubeck (1920–2012) and Iola Brubeck (1923–2014) | © 1960 Derry Music Company (renewed) | Arrangement © 2003 Derry Music Company and Desmond Music Company www.AtlantaMasterChorale.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The official YouTube channel of the Atlanta Master Chorale | Our Mission: To inspire and enrich the lives of our community through the performance of inspirational choral music, to sing at the highest level of choral artistry, and to be a standard of excellence among performing arts organizations. -Visit our website: https://www.atlantamasterchorale.org/ Connect with us on Facebook:   / atlantamasterchorale   Follow us on Instagram:   / atlantamasterchorale   And subscribe to our YouTube channel to see our latest and future live performances. Practice Reference, Rehearsal, Choir Prep, Mixed Chorus, Concert Choir, Choral Arrangements, Live Choral Performance, Jazz Arrangement, Choral Jazz Take Five, Paul Desmond, Dave Brubeck, Kirby Shaw, vocal jazz, jazz choir, choral music, choir performance, jazz standard, live performance, concert choir, cool jazz Mood: Sophisticated • Jazzy • Rhythmic • Cool • Playful • Stylish • Energetic • Vibrant