Brad Mehldau
Brad Mehldau

Brad Mehldau

USAJazz, Bebop
437,897 monthly listeners
  • 218.7K followers
  • 50.5K followers
  • 66.1K fans

Brad Mehldau's Top Spotify Songs

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Blackbird
25.8K streams
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Paranoid Android I
23.4K streams
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Marcello's Box
17K streams
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Exit Music - For a Film
16K streams
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Your Mother Should Know
10.5K streams
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Brad Mehldau's YouTube Videos

570.1K
Views
Brad Mehldau - Waltz for J. B.
Youtube
570.1K views
Aug 05, 2015
326.7K
Views
Brad Mehldau - After Bach: Rondo (Official Audio)
Youtube
326.7K views
Jan 18, 2018
267.7K
Views

Brad Mehldau Trio - Little Person [Official Audio]

Nonesuch Records

Brad Mehldau Trio - Little Person [Official Audio]
Youtube
267.7K views
Mar 15, 2016

Brad Mehldau's Top Spotify Playlists in the past 3 Months

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State of Jazz
by Spotify
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This Is Bach
by Spotify
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Jazzy Dinner
by Spotify
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Good Morning Jazz
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real good shit
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Brad Mehldau's Chart Ranks

Past 12 Months

Events75 Events

Mar
29
Brad Mehldau at Boulder Theater
United States
USA
, Boulder500 - 1200 Hall
Apr-Jul
26-16
Klavier-Festival
Germany
DEU
, WuppertalN/A N/A
May
05
Brad Mehldau at Conservatorio Di Milano Sala Verdi
Italy
ITA
, MilanN/A Hall
May
06
Brad Mehldau at Auditorium Parco Della Musica - Sala Sinopoli
Italy
ITA
, Rome2500 - 5000 Hall
May
08-12
JAZZ EN COMMINGES
France
FRA
, Villeneuve-de-RivièreN/A N/A
Mar
26
Brad Mehldau at Paramount Theatre
United States
USA
, Austin1200 - 2500 Hall
Past
Mar
21-24
Big Ears Festival
United States
USA
, KnoxvilleN/A N/A
Past
Mar
16
Brad Mehldau at Auditorium Parco Della Musica - Sala Sinopoli
Italy
ITA
, Rome2500 - 5000 Hall
Past
Mar
15
Brad Mehldau at Victoria Hall
Switzerland
CHE
, Geneva500 - 1200 Hall
Past
Mar
11
Brad Mehldau at Halle aux Grains
France
FRA
, Toulouse2500 - 5000 Hall
Past

Brad Mehldau's Upcoming Events11 Events

  • Brad Mehldau at Boulder Theater

    Brad Mehldau
    Boulder Theater
    USA, Boulder
    Hall500 - 1.2K
  • Klavier-Festival festival

    Khatia Buniatishvili, Emmet Cohen, SEONG-JIN CHO, Brad Mehldau, Igor Levit, Bertrand Chamayou, Jan Lisiecki, Grandbrothers, Benjamin Grosvenor, Evgeny Kissin, Hélène Grimaud, András Schiff, Mao Fujita, Paolo Fresu, Leif Ove Andsnes, Emmanuel Pahud, Bruce Liu, Krystian Zimerman, Büşra Kayıkçı, Lucas & Arthur Jussen, Tingvall Trio, Emanuel Ax, Michael Wollny, Alexander Malofeev, HR-Bigband, Harold López-Nussa, Beatrice Rana, Francesco Tristano, Omar Sosa, Marc-André Hamelin, Mariam Batsashvili, Piotr Anderszewski, Fabian Müller, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, Jason Moran, Alexander Melnikov, Yulianna Avdeeva, Kit Armstrong, Christian Sands, Julius Asal, Pavel Kolesnikov, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, Alexandre Kantorow, Kirill Gerstein, Conrad Tao, Sergio Tiempo, Pablo Estigarribia, Justin Taylor, Goldmund Quartett, Jean-Paul Gasparian, Konstantin Krimmel, Elim Chan, Patrick Hahn, Federico Colli, Vincent Meissner, Quatuor Hermes, Mona Asuka, GrauSchumacher Piano Duo, Marie-Ange Nguci, Lorenzo Soulès
    DEU, Wuppertal
    Small
  • Brad Mehldau at Conservatorio Di Milano Sala Verdi

    Brad Mehldau
    Conservatorio Di Milano Sala Verdi
    ITA, Milan
    Hall
  • Brad Mehldau at Auditorium Parco Della Musica - Sala Sinopoli

    Brad Mehldau
    Auditorium Parco Della Musica - Sala Sinopoli
    ITA, Rome
    Hall2.5K - 5K
  • JAZZ EN COMMINGES festival

    Brad Mehldau, Dhafer Youssef, Roberto Fonseca, Robin Mckelle, Kyle Eastwood, Ludivine Issambourg, Virginie Daide
    FRA, Villeneuve-de-Rivière
    Medium

Brad Mehldau's Past Events64 Events

  • Brad Mehldau at Paramount Theatre

    Brad Mehldau
    Paramount Theatre
    USA, Austin
    Hall1.2K - 2.5K
  • Big Ears Festival festival

    Jon Batiste, André 3000, AdriAnne Lenker, Herbie Hancock, Hermanos Gutiérrez, Fatoumata Diawara, Kurt Vile, MAVI, Digable Planets, Rhiannon Giddens, Molly Tuttle, Kokoroko, Julian Lage, Hurray For The Riff Raff, Laurie Anderson, Brad Mehldau, Aoife O'Donovan, Roc Marciano, Pink Siifu, Roger Eno, bar italia, Carl Craig, Christian McBride, Colin Stetson, Fly Anakin, Beth Orton, Billy Woods, Armand Hammer, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Charles Lloyd, Son Rompe Pera, Amythyst Kiah, Resavoir, Leyla McCalla, John Paul Jones, Kassa Overall, Kristin Hersh, Shabaka Hutchings, Marc Ribot, Laraaji, Unwound, Edgar Meyer, Cedric Burnside, Joanna Sternberg, Colleen, Jlin, Joan Shelley, Brandon Coleman, Sam Amidon, King Britt, aja monet, Slauson Malone, Jakob Bro, Third Coast Percussion, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Dibia$E, Jason Moran, Caroline Shaw, Yasmin Williams, Finom, John Medeski, Golden Highway, Jake Blount, Mighty Poplar, Claire Rousay, Mary Halvorson, KMRU, James Brandon Lewis, Secret Chiefs 3, Zsela, Horse Lords, Hatis Noit, The Messthetics, Samora Pinderhughes, Low Leaf, Tord Gustavsen, Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe, Suzi Analogue, Jana Horn, SHABAKA, Dave Holland Quartet, Bitchin Bajas, Trio Mediaeval, Nik Bärtsch, Fred Frith, Nadah el Shazly, Sofia Rei, DJ Heather, Jorge Roeder, Cyro Baptista, Darcy James Argue's Secret Society, Chocolate Genius Inc., Tyondai Braxton, Trevor Dunn, Myriam Gendron, Joe Russo, JG Thirlwell, Ka Baird, Charlie Dark, Francesco Turrisi, Ches Smith, David Virelles, Henry Threadgill, Davóne Tines, Anssi Karttunen, Tomeka Reid, Elliott Sharp, Computer Jay, Wayne Horvitz, JJJJJerome Ellis, Myra Melford, Faun Fables, Sex Mob, Ahleuchatistas, River Guerguerian, Titan To Tachyons, Kirk Knuffke, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Eyvind Kang, Robin Holcomb, Suphala, Matt Mitchell, Mr. Sun, SIMON HANES, Molly Lewis, Anna Webber, Sunken Cages, Joshua Abrams, Jessika Kenney, Danni Lee, Eric Mingus, Tomas Fujiwara, Yvette Janine Jackson, Brandon Ross, Elsa M'bala, Helen Gillet, Void Patrol, Ash Fure, Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog, Colloboh
    USA, Knoxville
    Small
  • Brad Mehldau at Auditorium Parco Della Musica - Sala Sinopoli

    Brad Mehldau
    Auditorium Parco Della Musica - Sala Sinopoli
    ITA, Rome
    Hall2.5K - 5K
  • Brad Mehldau at Victoria Hall

    Brad Mehldau
    Victoria Hall
    CHE, Geneva
    Hall500 - 1.2K
  • Brad Mehldau at Halle aux Grains

    Brad Mehldau
    Halle aux Grains
    FRA, Toulouse
    Hall2.5K - 5K

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More about Brad Mehldau

Overview of Bebop musician Brad Mehldau

United States jazz pianist Brad Mehldau hails from New York. Mehldau is well-known for his avant-garde and dynamic approach to jazz and is a key player in the bebop subgenre. His music is distinguished by sophisticated melodies, complex harmonies, and a thorough knowledge of jazz culture.

Mehldau's approach combines virtuosity piano playing with expressive improvisation, making it both technical and passionate. He has worked with a wide variety of musicians over the course of his career and draws inspiration from a wide range of musical genres, including classical, rock, and pop.

Mehldau is regarded as one of the most significant and influential jazz performers of his age. Fans and reviewers alike enjoy his music, and his distinctive take on jazz never fails to move and enthrall listeners everywhere.

What are the most popular songs for Bebop musician Brad Mehldau?

American jazz and bebop guitarist Brad Mehldau hails from New York. His top songs are "The Nearness of You," "Blackbird," "Paranoid Android I," "When It Rains," "Exit Music - For a Film," "Prelude to a Kiss," "Paranoid Android," "The Folks Who Live on the Hill - Live," "Right Back Round Again (feat. Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride & Brian Blade)," and "Don't Think Twice It's Alright."

The sweet and lyrical song "The Nearness of You" highlights Mehldau's piano prowess. The way he interprets the melody in this lovely performance of the well-known song is truly wonderful. Another excellent song that showcases Mehldau's musical talent is "Blackbird." It is no surprise that this song is one of his most well-known ones because of the way he plays the piano in it.

Despite being two different takes on the same song, "Paranoid Android I" and "Paranoid Android" are both excellent. They demonstrate Mehldau's talent for personalizing well-known songs. Another excellent song that highlights his piano skills is "When It Rains". Anyone who hears this composition will undoubtedly be affected by its melancholy and introspective nature.

In general, Brad Mehldau is a fantastic musician, and his songs are proof of his brilliance and competence. His music is ageless and will hold audiences' attention for many years to come.

What are the latest songs and music albums for Bebop musician Brad Mehldau?

The American jazz and bebop guitarist Brad Mehldau has been keeping busy with his most recent albums. The next year would see the publication of his most recent album, "Mehldau: The Folly of Desire (2023)". The album showcases the jazz improvisation that has come to be Mehldau's trademark, with a focus on examining the themes of desire and longing. "Sonnet 147" is a hauntingly lovely song that highlights Mehldau's piano prowess as one of the album's best tracks.

A new song called "Love Sublime (2022)" has also been released by Mehldau in addition to his forthcoming album. The song showcases Mehldau's complex piano playing and has a beautiful, passionate tune that is likely to enthrall jazz fans. "Your Mother Should Know: Brad Mehldau Plays The Beatles (2023)" is another recently released album that features Mehldau giving well-known Beatles songs a personal touch. The CD shows evidence of Mehldau's musical diversity and his capacity to mash up several genres with ease.

Jacob's Ladder (2022), a recent CD that highlights Mehldau's avant-garde style to jazz improvisation, is another that fans of his work will enjoy. Mehldau's technical mastery and musical sensitivity are on full display in each of the album's original songs and covers. Mehldau's most recent recordings, taken as a whole, are a tribute to his continuous dedication to expanding the parameters of jazz and bebop music as well as to his standing as one of the most creative and gifted musicians of his time.

Which are the most important music performances and festival appearances for Bebop musician Brad Mehldau?

New York-born jazz and bebop guitarist Brad Mehldau has performed at some of the world's most prestigious festivals and venues. His appearances at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Festival International de Jazz de Montreal, San Sebastian Jazz Festival, Seoul Jazz Festival, and Jazz a Vienne are only a few of his most illustrious performances. Brad Mehldau has dazzled audiences at various occasions with his masterful piano playing and distinctive flair.

At the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2016, Brad Mehldau gave one of his most memorable festival performances. He dazzled the crowd with his excellent improvisation and unique piano playing technique throughout his performance. 2019 saw yet another noteworthy performance at London's Barbican Center. By fusing jazz, classical, and pop music, Mehldau took the listener on a musical journey and produced a totally distinctive sound.

In addition to these occasions, Brad Mehldau has also performed in a number of prestigious venues all over the world, such as the Blue Note in New York, the Montreux Jazz Cafe, the Philharmonie de Paris, and SFJAZZ. He has showcased his piano prowess at various locations, mesmerizing listeners with his complex melodies and harmonies.

Overall, Brad Mehldau's appearances at prestigious events and festivals throughout the globe have cemented his standing as one of the most gifted and forward-thinking jazz artists of our day. His distinctive approach and deft improvisation continue to enthrall audiences and motivate new jazz performers.

Which are the most important collaborations with other musicians for Bebop musician Brad Mehldau?

The well-known jazz pianist and composer from New York, Brad Mehldau, has worked with a variety of other performers over the years. His collaborations with Joshua Redman, Chris Thile, Christian McBride, and Brian Blade are among his most renowned ones.

"The Nearness of You," a collaboration between Mehldau and saxophonist Joshua Redman, is one of the best. The tune, a jazz standard by Hoagy Carmichael, showcases the two musicians' complementary musical styles. Redman's saxophone is complemented by Mehldau's piano playing in a way that is both graceful and forceful. The finished result is a lovely recreation that not only showcases the individual skills of both artists, but also perfectly captures the soul of the original.

"Independence Day" with Chris Thile is another outstanding joint effort. The mandolin playing and voice of Thile are the perfect complement to Mehldau's piano skills. The song's lyrics, written by Thile and Mehldau, are a philosophical examination of what it means to be independent and the costs associated with achieving it. The fact that these two musicians can work together so easily and produce something truly unique speaks much about their abilities.

Overall, some of the most interesting jazz and bebop music of recent years has been generated by Brad Mehldau's collaborations with other players. Mehldau is regarded as one of the most talented musicians in the genre because of his capacity to produce music that is both technically remarkable and emotionally stirring, whether he is working with established performers like Joshua Redman or up-and-coming artists like Chris Thile.

What do people also ask about Bebop musician Brad Mehldau?


Why is Brad Mehldau important?

Because he incorporated rock elements into his concerts, Brad Mehldau became one of the most important jazz musicians of his generation.


What piano does Brad Mehldau play?

The Elbphilharmonie grand piano.


Where did Brad Mehldau go to college?

The New School.


Does Brad Mehldau have perfect pitch?

According to saxophonist Joshua Redman in a Downbeat article, Brad Mehldau has perfect pitch. Mehldau was commended by Redman for his unbridled talent, faultless technique, amazing memory, and hard-swinging playing.


What kind of piano does Brad Mehldau play?

Brad Mehldau plays the Elbphilharmonie grand piano.


Who inspired Brad Mehldau?

Brad Mehldau was inspired by the German Romanticism of the 19th century, which included works by Brahms, Schubert, and Schumann.