Brad Mehldau
Friday 11 March 2005 23:30-1:00 (Radio 3)
Jez Nelson presents an exclusive concert performance from the phenomenal New York-based pianist Brad Mehldau, recorded at last year's London Jazz Festival.
Widely thought of as the most talented pianist of his generation, Meldau's classical sensibilities are complemented by the venue, the Wigmore Hall in London, home of classical chamber music. Famous for his trio work, this concert is a rare chance to hear Mehldau play solo, as he performs both contemporary and traditional compositions.
Jez will also be talking to the leading French bass player Henri Texier about his new album (V)ivre and his forthcoming UK tour.
Duration:
1 hour 30 minutes
Playlist
Signature Tune
ArtistÌýRussell Gunn
TitleÌý74 Miles away
ComposerÌýZawinul
LabelÌýÌýAtlantic
Cat No.Ìý7567-83165-2
LP Title Ethnomusicology Volume 1Ìý
This week's feature was on the Thirsty Ear record label and featured discussion with artists as well as the following tracks:
ArtistÌýTim Berne
TitleÌýHard Cell
ComposerÌýTim Berne
LabelÌýThirsty Ear
Cat No.ÌýTHI 57099.2
LP TitleÌýThe Shell Game
ArtistÌýSpring Heel Jack
TitleÌýCross
ComposerÌýRoy Campbell, John Coxon, Mat Maneri, Ashley Wales
LabelÌýThirsty Ear
Cat No.ÌýTHI 570103.2
LP TitleÌýThe Blue Series Continuum
ArtistÌýSpring Heel Jack
TitleÌýMesses
ComposerÌýTim Berne, Guillermo Brown, Roy Campbell, Daniel Carter
LabelÌýThirsty Ear
Cat No.ÌýTHI 570103.2
LP TitleÌýThe Blue Series Continuum
ArtistÌýDJ Spooky
TitleÌýIbid, Desmarches, ibid
ComposerÌýPaul D Miller
LabelÌýThirsty Ear
Cat No.ÌýTHI 57121.2
LP TitleÌýOptometry
ArtistÌýMathew Shipp
TitleÌýSpace Shipp
ComposerÌýMathew Shipp
LabelÌýThirsty Ear
Cat No.ÌýTHI 57114.2
LP TitleÌýNu Bop
Henri Texier is on tour in the UK with the Strada Sextet, playing the following dates:
13th March, Turner Sims Concert Hall, SOUTHAMPTON
15thÌý March, St. Lukes, LONDON
16thÌý March, Lakeside Arts Centre, NOTTINGHAM
17thÌý March, Pavilion Theatre, BRIGHTON
18thÌý March, Royal Northen College of Music, MANCHESTER
19thÌý March, CBSO Centre, BIRMINGHAM
20th March, The Sage, GATESHEAD
HENRI TEXIER TRIO: Henri Texier (bass),Ìý Christophe Marguet (drums), Sebastien Texier (alto sax and clarinets)
STRADA SEXTET: Henri Texier (bass),Ìý Christophe Marguet (drums), Sebastien Texier (alto sax and clarinets), Francois Corneloup (baratone and sprano sax), Gueorgui Kornazov (trombone), Manu Codjia (guitar)
The track featured in the program was:
ArtistÌýHenri Texier and Strada Sextet
TitleÌýOld Delhi
ComposerÌýHenri Texier
LabelÌýLabel Bleu
Cat No.ÌýLBLC 6668
LP TitleÌý(V)IVRE
Brad Mehldau recorded alone with his piano at the Wigmore Hall:
ArtistÌýBrad Mehldau
TitleÌýJunk
ComposerÌýPaul McCartney
ArtistÌýBrad Mahldau
TitleÌýLos Angeles 2
ComposerÌýBrad Mahldau
LabelÌýWarner Bros.
Cat No.Ìý9362-47693-2
LP TitleÌýPlaces
ArtistÌýBrad Mehldau
TitleÌýMonk's Mood
ComposerÌýThelonious Monk
ArtistÌýBrad Mehldau
TitleÌýMonk's Dream
ComposerÌýThelonious Monk
ArtistÌýBrad Mehldau
TitleÌýIn The Streeet Where You Live
ComposerÌýAlan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe
ArtistÌýBrad Mehldau
TitleÌýMartha My Dear
ComposerÌýLennon and McCartney
ArtistÌýBrad Mehldau
TitleÌýZingaro
ComposerÌýAntonio Carlos Jobim
ArtistÌýBrad Mehldau
TitleÌýParis
ComposerÌýBrad Mehldau
LabelÌýWarner Bros
Cat No.Ìý9362-47693-2
LP TitleÌýPlaces
