Brad Mehldau Trio Brad Mehldau/MA.USA 2018

Brad Mehldau, who is said to be one of the greatest pianists of our time, has released his groundbreaking solo album “After Bach” and his solo performances have been highly praised, but fans have been waiting for this! The first live performance of his new album “Seymour Lee’s The Constitution” by his golden trio with Larry Grenadier and Jeff Ballard has arrived!!! Brad Mehldau is a genius with many faces, who not only performs with his trio, but also as a solo artist and in collaborations with other genres. As a regular trio, following the release of “Blues & Ballads” in 2016 (recorded in 2012/14), the long-awaited new album “Seymour Lee’s The Constitution” is just around the corner. This is a must-listen item for piano trio fans, recorded on April 19, 2018 at the Sklar’s Jazz Club in the Doubletree Hotel in Boston by the golden trio with Grenadier and Ballard, which has been together since 2005, and recorded in superb high quality stereo sound with careful mastering by the label! In addition to his amazing technique, which is recognized by everyone, such as his signature two-handed contrapuntal approach and the magnificent sequence of piano touches, Mehldau’s expressiveness in recent years seems to have reached a height that no one has seen before, with a depth and emotional sound that is like the performance of a gold medalist in figure skating. The piano’s careful use of sound, weaving each note carefully, unfolds like a story, befitting Mehldau, known as the poet of the piano, and while you look forward to what’s to come, you are unknowingly drawn into the performance. What’s important here is the deep performance of Grenadier and Ballard, and while their playing is at first glance unassuming, with no particularly provocative or flashy gestures, their perfectly synchronized ensemble and interplay with Mehldau suggests that this special trio is in its prime, and they play an important role that would not be possible without them. Don’t miss this great performance by this current top piano trio, a golden trio with a long history, which continues to evolve by skillfully incorporating ideas each member has acquired from other projects!!! Live at Scullers Jazz Club,Doubletree Hotel,Allston,Boston,MA April 19.2018 EX-AUD 2018 Original Remaster 01. Little Person 02. Spiral – Blues in C 03. Waltz in C 05. Untitled Ballad 06. Highway Rider Brad Mehldau – Piano Larry Grenadier – Bass Jeff Ballard – Drums