Brad Mehldau

United States

"Mehldau’s music features expansive harmonic explorations intertwined with intricate melodic lines that ebb and swell, creating an intimate yet expansive soundscape."

Quick Start

A good place to start with Brad Mehldau is…

Variations on a Melancholy Theme

2021

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Career Arc

Brad Mehldau's discography from 1995 to 2025

1995 2010 2025

Introducing Brad Mehldau (1995) The Art of the Trio Volum... (1997) Live at the Village Vangu... (1998) Songs: The Art of the Tri... (1998) Art of the Trio 4: Back a... (1999) Elegiac Cycle (1999) Places (2000) Consenting Adults (2000) Progression: The Art of t... (2001) Largo (2002) Live in Tokyo (2004) Anything Goes (2004) Day Is Done (2005) House on Hill (2006) Marian McPartland's Piano... (2007) Brad Mehldau Trio Live (2008) Love Songs (2010) Highway Rider (2010) Live in Marciac (2011) Modern Music (2011)

Brad Mehldau matters for his ability to redefine the boundaries of jazz, drawing listeners into a realm where improvisation and emotional depth collide.

Brad Mehldau matters for his ability to redefine the boundaries of jazz, drawing listeners into a realm where improvisation and emotional depth collide. His approach has shifted the focus of contemporary jazz towards introspective storytelling, allowing the genre to resonate with a broader audience that seeks not just rhythm but also narrative connection and vulnerability. Mehldau's process is marked by a delicate interplay between structure and spontaneity. He often builds his compositions around familiar melodies, reinterpreting them through intricate harmonies and rhythmic explorations. This innovative technique allows him to create a dialogue between the known and the unknown, inviting both himself and his audience to explore new sonic landscapes in real time. In his songwriting, themes often revolve around introspection, love, and existential reflection. Mehldau’s tone ranges from contemplative to yearning, employing a storytelling approach that draws listeners into deeply personal narratives while maintaining an impressionistic quality. His use of irony can surface subtly, contrasting moments of sincerity with complex emotional undercurrents.

Full discography

Brad Mehldau's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

38 releases • 38 albums • 1995–2025

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Albums ()

The Folly of Desire

2023

LongGone

2022

Jacob's Ladder

2022

Variations on a Melancholy Theme

2021

Suite: April 2020

2020

After Bach

2018

Nearness

2016

10 Years Solo Live

2015

Mehliana: Taming the Dragon

2014

Where Do You Start

2012

Ode

2012

Live in Marciac

2011

Modern Music

2011

Love Songs

2010

Highway Rider

2010

Brad Mehldau Trio Live

2008

Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz with Brad Mehldau

2007

House on Hill

2006

Day Is Done

2005

Live in Tokyo

2004

Anything Goes

2004

Largo

2002

Progression: The Art of the Trio, Vol. 5

2001

Places

2000

Consenting Adults

2000

Art of the Trio 4: Back at the Vanguard

1999

Elegiac Cycle

1999

Live at the Village Vanguard: The Art of the Trio Volume Two

1998

Songs: The Art of the Trio Volume Three

1998

The Art of the Trio Volume One

1997

Introducing Brad Mehldau

1995

Ride into the Sun

2025

Your Mother Should Know: Brad Mehldau Plays The Beatles

2023

Finding Gabriel

2019

New York-Barcelona Crossing, Volumen 2

Blues and Ballads

New York-Barcelona Crossing, Volumen 1

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Timeline

How their sound evolved over time

Introducing Brad Meh... (1995)

The Art of the Trio... (1997)

Live at the Village Vanguard: The Art of the Trio Volume Two

Live at the Village... (1998)

Songs: The Art of th... (1998)

Art of the Trio 4: B... (1999)

Elegiac Cycle (1999)

Places (2000)

Consenting Adults (2000)

Progression: The Art of the Trio, Vol. 5

Progression: The Art... (2001)

Marian McPartland's... (2007)

Brad Mehldau Trio Li... (2008)

Love Songs (2010)

Highway Rider (2010)

Live in Marciac (2011)

Modern Music (2011)

Where Do You Start (2012)

Ode (2012)

Mehliana: Taming the... (2014)

10 Years Solo Live (2015)

Nearness (2016)

After Bach (2018)

Finding Gabriel (2019)

Suite: April 2020 (2020)

Variations on a Mela... (2021)

LongGone (2022)

Jacob's Ladder (2022)

The Folly of Desire (2023)

Your Mother Should Know: Brad Mehldau Plays The Beatles

Your Mother Should K... (2023)

Ride into the Sun (2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Brad Mehldau sound like?

Mehldau’s music features expansive harmonic explorations intertwined with intricate melodic lines that ebb and swell, creating an intimate yet expansive soundscape. Rooted in jazz fusion. Start with Blues and Ballads.

What is the best Brad Mehldau album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Blues and Ballads". It's the most representative of what makes Brad Mehldau worth hearing.

Who is Brad Mehldau for?

If you're into jazz fusion, Brad Mehldau is worth your time. Mehldau’s music features expansive harmonic explorations intertwined with intricate melodic lines that ebb and swell, creating an intimate yet expansive soundscape.

How many albums does Brad Mehldau have?

Brad Mehldau has 38 releases in their discography, including 38 albums.

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