Pretenders Arthur Baker & The Backbeat Disciples ft. Al Green Whitesnake Blue Rondo à la Turk "Blue Rondo à la Turk" is a jazz standard composition by Dave Brubeck. It appeared on the album Time Out in 1959. It is written in 9 8 time, with one side theme in 4 4, and the choice of rhythm was inspired by the Turkish aksak time signatures.[1] It was originally recorded by the Dave Brubeck Quartet with Dave Brubeck on piano, Paul Desmond on alto saxophone, Eugene Wright on bass, and Joe Morello on drums. The Blue Nile World Party Malcolm McLaren Adam and the Ants Imagination Spandau Ballet Jim Steinman The Todd Terry Project Chaka Khan Bad Manners