BRAD MEHLDAU - The Art of the Trio, Vol. 1 (1997) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

At this point in time, pianist Brad Mehldau's style falls between Keith Jarrett and Bill Evans, being heavily influenced by the voicings of the latter and the free yet lyrical improvising of the former. With fine backup work by bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Jorge Rossy, Mehldau explores five standards (including the Beatles' "Blackbird" and "Nobody Else but Me") and four originals, coming up with melodic yet adventurous ideas. Mehldau displays much potential for the future. by Scott Yanow

Tracklist:

1 Blame It On My Youth 6:17

Written-By – Heyman, Levant

2 I Didn’t Know What Time It Was 6:30

Written-By – Rodgers/Hart

3 Ron’s Place 6:29

 Brad Mehldau

4 Blackbird 5:00

Written-By – Lennon/McCartney

5 Lament For Linus 4:38

 Brad Mehldau

6 Mignon’s Song 6:34

 Brad Mehldau

7 I Fall In Love Too Easily 7:16

Written-By – Styne/Cahn

8 Lucid 5:43 

 Brad Mehldau

9 Nobody Else But Me 7:36

Written-By – Hammerstein/Kern

Credits:

Bass – Larry Grenadier

Drums – Jorge Rossy

Piano – Brad Mehldau

Written-By – Brad Mehldau (tracks: 3, 5, 6, 8)