Mehldau, Brad | Largo (Black) | 2LP

Brad Mehldau is an American jazz pianist, composer and arranger, born on 23 August 1970 in Jacksonville, Florida. He has recorded and performed extensively since the early 1990s, primarily with the Brad Mehldau Trio since 1995. He is known for incorporating elements of pop, rock and classical music in his playing.

Largo is a reissue on two LP discs of Brad Mehldau's 2023 album, released by Nonesuch and produced by Jon Brion. Mehldau plays pianos, synths and vibes, while Brion plays guitar, guitar synth and piano percussion. The players include Larry Grenadier, Darek Oleszkiewicz and Justin Meldal-Johnsen on bass, and Matt Chamberlain, Jorge Rossy, Jim Keltner and Victor Indrizzo on drums and percussion. The writing credits include Antonio Carlos Jobim and Lennon-McCartney, and Thomas Pasatieri is credited for the orchestrations.

Track List

Side A

1. When It Rains
2. You're Vibing Me
3. Dusty McNugget

Side B

1. Dropjes
2. Paranoid Android
3. Franklin Avenue

Side C

1. Sabbath
2. Dear Prudence
3. Free Willy

Side D

1. Alvarado
2. Wave/Mother Nature's Son
3. I Do