"Time Out" was an unusual album from the start, as it featured unusual time signatures on all of its tracks. While most tunes in occidental popular music are in 4/4, alternating with the 3/4 waltz form here and there, "Time Out" was devoted to rhythms that had never been previously heard in jazz. It took Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, and all of the members of the group by surprise when such an
COVER PHOTOGRAPH BY WILLIAM CLAXTON. 1. Blue Rondo a La Turk 6:48 2. Strange Meadow Lark 7:26 3. Take Five 5:29 4. Three To Get Ready 5:28 5. Kathy's Waltz 4:53 6. Everybody's Jumpin' 4:27 7. Pick Up Sticks 4:19 8. Countdown 2:27 (Bonus Album) 9. Eleven Four 2:56 (Bonus Album) 10. Why Phillis Waltz 2:20 (Bonus Album) 11. Someday My Prince Will Come 6:23 (Bonus Album) 12. Castilian Blues 2:35