musikmusik
06-19-2008, 01:48 PM
Fast bebop style lines in the right, thick and interresting chords in the left.
He is usually associated with a trio, but has also done beautiful solo work which can be compared to Keith Jarrett.
He usually plays standards, but also sometimes plays originals. Radiohead covers are common.
If I had to describe Bead Mehldau's improv playing, it would be beautifully constructed lines in the style of a saxophone player, running up and down through scales and memorized patterns. Extremely melodic solos that capture the essence of jazz, and syntax of freedom. He likes to go in and out of the key, thoughtfully connecting consonance and disonnance. He communicated well with the musicians he is playing with, but also becomes consumed by his own brain. The solos often start becoming disconnected with the rest of the group, and float onwards into a new dimension. His playing is generally light handed, but is free enough to allow moments of intensity.
I am curious how others would describe Brad Mehldau's playing.
He is usually associated with a trio, but has also done beautiful solo work which can be compared to Keith Jarrett.
He usually plays standards, but also sometimes plays originals. Radiohead covers are common.
If I had to describe Bead Mehldau's improv playing, it would be beautifully constructed lines in the style of a saxophone player, running up and down through scales and memorized patterns. Extremely melodic solos that capture the essence of jazz, and syntax of freedom. He likes to go in and out of the key, thoughtfully connecting consonance and disonnance. He communicated well with the musicians he is playing with, but also becomes consumed by his own brain. The solos often start becoming disconnected with the rest of the group, and float onwards into a new dimension. His playing is generally light handed, but is free enough to allow moments of intensity.
I am curious how others would describe Brad Mehldau's playing.