Legendary Jazz Pianist Dave Brubeck Dies Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Jazz legend Dave Brubeck performs along with his quartet on Nov. 16, 2005. Brubeck died on Dec. 5, 2012, one day shy of his 92nd birthday. ( Timm Schamberger/AFP/Getty Images / Getty ) Produced by WNYC