''Brad Mehldau Trio Live'' is a

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by American pianist and composer

Brad Mehldau Bradford Alexander Mehldau (; born August 23, 1970) is an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger. Mehldau studied music at The New School, touring and recording while still a student. He was a member of saxophonist Joshua Redman's quar ...

's Trio released on the Nonesuch label in 2008.

Reception

The album received universally favourable reviews.

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awarded the album 4 stars and in its review by Thom Jurek, states "Those new or curious about the trio will be astonished by what's here, pure and simple. For seasoned jazz fans and those of the pianist in particular, this is nothing short of total delight". ''

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''s John Fordham observed "Since the mid-1990s, the prodigiously gifted pianist Brad Mehldau has been turning out one disc a year. Yet every Mehldau venture offers a new mix of standard songs and deconstructed pop themes; a new level of understanding within his group; a new twist on old piano-trio rules; and a startling new freedom in the way the pianist's left hand cajoles, threatens and encourages his right".Fordham, G.
''Brad Mehldau Trio Live'' Review
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'', John Kelman noted "Ballard has lit an unmistakable fire under this group, but it's the trio's increasing open-mindedness that distinguishes Live from its previous live outings. Refined simplicity contrasts with sophisticated complexity while spare economy coexists alongside busier dynamics, making Live another exceptional milestone in a career defined by gradual but unrelenting growth and exploration". ''

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'' reviewer Ron Hart said "On ''Brad Mehldau Trio Live'', he provides yet another impressive showcase from his favorite NYC stage across a massive two-disc set that features his latest trio, which includes longtime bassist Larry Grenadier and daring new drummer Jeff Ballard." ''

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'' reviewer, Thomas Conrad commented "Mehldau plays here with a daring abandon that sweeps all of the 12 performances far from where they began. Yet he is not reckless; every piece sustains one large idea. Grenadier and Ballard never crowd the musical space, yet their indispensable, defining roles occur in the foreground".Conrad, T.
Brad Mehldau Trio ''Live'' Review
''JazzTimes'', June 2008

Track listing

''All compositions by Brad Mehldau except as indicated'' ''Disc One:'' # ''Introduction'' – 0:15 # "

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Personnel

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Credits

*Produced by Brad Mehldau *Executive Producer – Robert Hurwitz *Engineered by Rick Jacobsohn and Tim Martyn *Mixing by James Farber *Mastering by Greg Calbi *Artwork by John Gall *Photography by Michael Wilson

References

{{Authority control Nonesuch Records live albums Brad Mehldau live albums 2008 live albums Albums recorded at the Village Vanguard