Since the early 1990s, pianist Brad Mehldau has been a prolific artist who has performed in many forms. A talented recitalist, he patiently tamed the discipline of the solo while sublimating an art of the trio.
A pianist with a polymorphous musical personality, his colorful jazz of a thousand influences deploys an extraordinary inventiveness and demonstrates the inanimity of labels. This is evidenced by his multiple collaborations with artists from various musical backgrounds (Pat Methenie, Wayne Shorter, Charlie Haden, Lee Konitz, Renée Fleming, Anne Sophie von Otter, Joshua Redman, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra etc.).
An outstanding improviser, Brad Mehldau has the talent to compose music rich in forms and structures, from a repertoire full of references, while infusing it with exceptional intuition and spontaneity.
The pianist is one of those artists who does not limit his horizons to the jazz repertoire alone. Claiming the influence of classical, especially that of Bach and Brahms, in his reflection on improvisation and composition; The pianist is also keen to integrate a melodic fiber and harmonic colors typically pop.
From this abundant repertoire Brad Mehldau recomposes a very personal soundscape with an exceptional sense of polyphony, an ability to play sublime contrachants and to take the audience very far on a simple ostinato.
To attend a concert by the virtuoso pianist is to let yourself be guided in a sensitive, intense and sublime musical experience.
To book your ticket.
To come to the Théâtre le Liberté:
Grand Hotel – Place de la Liberté 83 000 Toulon
To consult the programming of the national stage Châteauvallon Liberté.
Cover photo : Copyright Michael Wilson.
