Dave Brubeck, jazz legend, dies on 5 Dec 2012 at age 91

Jazz musician Dave Brubeck died Wednesday morning at Norwalk Hospital, in Norwalk, Conn., his longtime manager-producer-conductor Russell Gloyd tells the Chicago Tribune.

Brubeck, who would have turned 92 on Thursday, died of heart failure, en route to "a regular treatment with his cardiologist," said Gloyd.

A birthday party was planned in the town of Wilton, Conn., featuring his son, Darius Brubeck; Richie Cannata, sax player for Billy Joel; and Bernie Williams, former New York Yankees star.

The pianist, regarded as one of the greatest of American jazz musicians, reached pop star status with recordings including Take Five and Blue Rondo a la Turk, both of which appeared on Brubeck's acclaimed 1959 album, Time Out. Both also showcased Brubeck's fondness for unusual time signatures. Take Five is in 5/4 time; Blue Rondo is in 9/8 time.