Brad Mehldau

Quick Facts

Full Name	Brad Mehldau
Occupation	Pianist
Date Of Birth	Aug 23, 1970(1970-08-23)
Age	54
Birthplace	Jacksonville
Country	United States
Birth City	Florida
Horoscope	Leo

Brad Mehldau Biography

Brad Mehldau is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on August 23, 1970 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Jazz musician who collaborated with the greatest musicians of his day and recorded solo albums that were a hit.

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Bradford Alexander Mehldau (/ˈ m ɛ l ˌ d aʊ / ; born August 23, 1970) is an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger.

After graduating, Mehldau moved to New York City in 1988 to study jazz and contemporary music at The New School. He studied under pianists Fred Hersch, Junior Mance and Kenny Werner, and drummer Jimmy Cobb. In 1989 Mehldau was part of saxophonist Christopher Hollyday’s band that toured for several months; as a result of playing so often with one group, Mehldau was able to assimilate the music of Wynton Kelly and McCoy Tyner, his two principal influences on piano up to that point, and began to develop his own sound. Before the age of 20 Mehldau also had gigs in Cobb’s band, along with fellow student Peter Bernstein on guitar.

The wife of his husband, Fleurine is an Dutch musician.

Brad Mehldau Net Worth

Brad Mehldau is one of the richest Pianist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Brad Mehldau 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student in The New School in New York with notables like He studied music at The New School in New York with such notables as Fred Hersch, Junior Mance, and Kenny Werner., Junior Mance along with Kenny Werner.

His band, the Brad Mehldau trio, recorded popular arrangements of songs from His group, the Brad Mehldau Trio, recorded popular arrangements of works by Paul Simon, The Beatles, Radiohead, and many others., The Beatles, Radiohead, and many more.

Mehldau was born on August 23, 1970, in Jacksonville, Florida. His father, Craig Mehldau, was an ophthalmologist, and his mother, Annette, was a homemaker. His sister, Leigh Anne, became a social worker. There was always a piano in the house during Mehldau’s childhood, and he initially listened to pop and rock music on the radio. His family moved to West Hartford, Connecticut, when Mehldau was 10. Up to this point he had played mostly simple pop tunes and exercises from books, but the move brought him a new piano teacher, who introduced him to classical music. This new interest lasted for a few years, but by the age of 14 he was listening more to jazz, including recordings by saxophonist John Coltrane and pianist Oscar Peterson. Keith Jarrett’s Bremen/Lausanne helped Mehldau realize the potential of the piano as an instrument.

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Who is Brad Mehldau Dating?

According to our records, Brad Mehldau married to Fleurine. As of December 1, 2023, Brad Mehldau’s is not dating anyone.

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Mehldau graduated from The New School in 1993. He formed his first long-term trio in 1994, with bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Jorge Rossy. In the following year, Mehldau recorded Introducing Brad Mehldau for Warner Bros., his first album as sole leader. It was well received, with The Penguin Guide to Jazz commenting that “it’s as if he were aware of jazz tradition but entirely unencumbered by it.” His second album for Warner Bros., The Art of the Trio Volume One, was recorded in 1996 and was widely praised by critics. The title was selected by producer Matt Pierson as one that would attract attention and help to build a brand.

Facts & Trivia

Brad Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Brad Mehldau celebrates birthday on August 23 of every year.

Mehldau is married to Dutch jazz vocalist Fleurine, with whom he has recorded and toured. They met in 1997, and have three children. The eldest is a daughter who was born in 2001. Mehldau stated early in 2006 that family responsibilities meant that he was making shorter tours. As of 2010, he divided his non-touring time between living in Amsterdam and New York.

Why is Brad Mehldau important?

Brad Mehldau, byname of Bradford Alexander Mehldau, (born August 23, 1970, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.), American jazz pianist whose incorporation of rock elements into his performances made him one of the most influential jazz artists of his generation.

Where does Brad Mehldau live?

Mehldau and his family usually split their time between New York City and Amsterdam. (His wife, vocalist and lyricist Fleurine, is Dutch.)

Where did Brad Mehldau go to college?

Education

What genre is Brad Mehldau?

Jazz