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Brad Mehldau

Musician
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The Profile

American jazz pianist and composer (born 1970 in Florida). Emerged in New York around 1989, acclaimed for the Art of the Trio series with Larry Grenadier and Jorge Rossy, solo landmark Elegiac Cycle, and inventive interpretations of Radiohead and Nick Drake. He has collaborated with Joshua Redman and worked with producer Jon Brion on Largo and Highway Rider.

Known for trio and solo projects blending classical counterpoint and jazz improvisation; reimagines pop/rock (Radiohead, Nick Drake) and standards; core trio with Larry Grenadier and Jorge Rossy; collaborations with Joshua Redman; produced by Jon Brion on Largo and Highway Rider; celebrated live sets (e.g., Live in Tokyo) and the Art of the Trio pentalogy.

Seven reviews chart Mehldau’s path from trio elegance to expansive, cinematic projects and intimate solo statements. Writers praise his songcraft, classical rigor, and pop reimaginings (Radiohead, Nick Drake). Key touchpoints include Largo, Live in Tokyo, Places, and the ‘Art of the Trio’ series. Collaborations with Joshua Redman and producer Jon Brion recur. Overall sentiment is admiring and inviting to both newcomers and seasoned jazz fans.

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