Dave Brubeck

This Amedee business partnership lasted less than a month. Courtesy of Tom Armstrong
This Amedee business partnership lasted less than a month. Courtesy of Tom Armstrong

Today marks the third anniversary of the passing of the famed jazz pianist/composer, Dave Brubeck, one day shy of his 92nd birthday.

Dave’s family has played an integral role in the region’s history. His grandfather, Lewis Warren Brubeck, settled on the east side of Honey Lake at a place known then as Lower Hot Springs in 1881. To build his home and outbuildings he rafted the lumber across Honey Lake from Milford. Dave’s father, Peter Howard was born there. In 1890, the NCO Railroad arrived at Brubeck’s Ranch and it was transformed into the bustling community of Amedee.

Dave’s aunt, Mabel Brubeck was the first person buried in the Amedee Cemetery. After the family sold their holdings and moved to Concord, one member would return, William. Will Brubeck had a small homestead across the highway from the wild horse corrals. Of course he had numerous cousins in the region, since Litchfield was named for his aunt and uncle.  One of the more interesting cousins was the intrepid explorer, Leonard Clark.

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5 thoughts on “Dave Brubeck”

  1. Hi Tim,
    I noticed that the story on the Brubeck Livery Stable said:
    Brubeck and Alexander. Could that be a relative of mine?
    Nancy

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