Brad Meldhau comes to BAM on September 9 as part of Nonesuch Records as BAM. Context is everything, so get even closer to the show with this curated selection of articles, interviews, and videos related to the show. Once you've seen it, help us keep the conversation going by telling us what you thought below.
BAM Program Notes
Brad Mehldau (PDF)
Watch & Listen
Video
Mehldau Live in Vienna (Mezzo)
Mehldau plays arrangements of “Bittersweet Symphony" and "Smells Like Teen Spirit,” among others.
Mehldau performs Radioheads "Exit Music For A Film" (YouTube)
From a multi-part portrait of Mehldau, shot largely in Berlin.
Video
Behind the Scenes of Highway Rider(Vimeo)
An inside look at Mehldau’s second session with producer Jon Brion.
Video
“Just Call Me Nige” (Nonesuch)
Mehldau and drummer Mark Guiliana perform a track from their Mehliana project.
Audio
Mehldau Interview with Jamie Cullum (BBC)
Mehldau talks about Oscar Peterson, recording on tape, moving to New York, and more.
Read
Interview
Mehldau Discusses Solo Piano (Huffington Post)
“The challenge and the thrill are one and the same,” says Mehldau. “There is no net; there is absolute freedom.”
Mehldau’s Writings (BradMehldau.com)
The pianist dissects Beethoven, bemoans the difficulties of coming up with good titles, and more.
Your turn . . .
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