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Brad Mehldau – Seymour Reads the Constitution (CD)

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Mehldau's piano trio has long been one of jazz's most intellectually restless ensembles, treating the Beatles and Radiohead with the same analytical care as Monk or Bill Evans. The range of sources here, from Brian Wilson to Sam Rivers, reflects that same refusal to draw lines between the popular and the esoteric. It's a working band in the truest sense, and that road-tested chemistry is all over this recording.

2018 release. On Seymour Reads the Constitution!, Brad Mehldau Trio performs three Mehldau originals combined with interpretations of pop songs (Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson), jazz tunes (Elmo Hope, Sam Rivers), and one work from the American songbook (Frederick Loewe's "Almost Like Being in Love"). Brad Mehldau moved to New York City and first came to prominence as a member of current label mate Joshua Redman's quartet in the 1990s before becoming a bandleader himself. His trio, which tours the world extensively, made eight acclaimed recordings for Warner Bros. The pianist's time with Nonesuch has been equally productive.

Tracklist
1. Spiral (8:33)
2. Seymour Reads The Constitution (8:03)
3. Almost Like Being In Love (5:41)
4. De-Dah (8:42)
5. Friends (8:15)
6. Ten Tune (10:07)
7. Great Day (5:54)
8. Beatrice (8:54)

UPC: 075597934434
Label: Nonesuch
Release Date: 5.18.18
Format: CD