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THE REVIEW
Good morning everyone and welcome to my kitchen, today I will present you with a nice quick yet tasty dish:
In this brand new double album so good it makes your ears tingle, Mr. Mehldau, produced once again by Jon Brion, and in the company of his friend Joshua-saxophone-Redman, as well as an orchestra, arranges and writes everything himself, showing us in as many as 15 tracks how one can create a jazz record that sounds modern, yet without electronics, accessible but NEVER mundane, captivating, elegant, and cinematic, while at the same time maintaining a classic heart.
Ah, I know, it's not easy, but I have the recipe:
Take a lot of Chopin (some even grate a little Brahms, Strauss, and Tchaikovsky), Bill Evans in flakes, Chick Corea, a leaf of E.S.T., two ample hectograms of improvisation and blend it all together, then add Larry Grenadier, Jeff Ballard, and Matt Chamberlain (no skimping!) that you had minced and marinated with lemon, pour everything into a floured mold, and bake at 180° for about an hour and 40 minutes.
And voila, cooked and devoured! ...
Rating: 4.5. Difficulty: 2.
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Brad Mehldau's double album Highway Rider is praised for its cinematic and elegant sound, blending classical and jazz influences. Produced by Jon Brion with notable collaborators, it delivers a modern jazz experience that is accessible yet far from mundane. The album combines improvisation with orchestral arrangements, resulting in a captivating and sophisticated listening journey.Tracklist
Brad Mehldau
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.08 Reviews
