Iola and Dave
Iola was married to Dave for over 70 years; it was a wonderful partnership. Dave called her his “greatest inspiration”.
The vital role that Iola played in many aspects of Dave’s career and success is documented in the Bio section. These images document some of their wonderful 70 years together.
Iola & Dave, 1942
© Brubeck Family, Wilton Library
Iola Whitlock and Dave Brubeck, 1942
© Brubeck Family, Wilton Library
Iola & Dave on the steps of their Californian home, 1950's
Iola with Dave composing, circa 1960
Dave, Iola and Louis Armstong preparing for the "The Real Ambassadors" concert performance.
Iola & Dave (Holt Atherton collection)
© Brubeck Family, Wilton Library
Iola & Dave with Gerry Mulligan in Mexico, 1968
Iola & Dave - 1970's
© Brubeck Family, Wilton Library
Aboard the SS Rotterdam with Paul Desmond, image from "Duets" album
Backstage, Mexico 1976 (courtesy, Pablo Prieto)
1980's, Dave & Iola
© Brubeck Family, Wilton Library
From the front of The Dave Brubeck Newsletter. Dave and Iola meet Prince Charles and Lady Diana at 70th birthday concert with the LSO, Dec 2000.
© Brubeck Family, Wilton Library
From 1994 "Dave Brubeck Newsletter", meeting President Clinton during National Endownment For The Arts ceremony.
Dave with Iola and Russell Gloyd, celebrating Dave's 80th birthday.
© Brubeck Family, Wilton Library
Iola and Dave with Daniel DeRosa, signing all archive material to the University Of The Pacific, September 2001.
Iola & Dave during recording session for Milken Institute
At Villa Montavlo, Sartoga, 2005
Iola and Dave in 2006, receiving honary doctorates from The University of the Pacific
Iola with Dave prior to receiving lifetime achievement award from LSO, 2007.
Dave & Iola in "Dave Brubeck Park", Concord, California after ceremony to name park after Dave.
Concord is the birth place of Dave.
Dave & Iola at Detroit Jazz Festival
Newport Jazz Festival . Performance of "Cannery Row".
Flying to Kennedy Awards, December 2009
At Kennedy Awards, December 2009
At Kennedy Awards, December 2009
Iola & Dave (Nick Ruechel Photography)
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