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
Artist Russell Gunn
Title 74 Miles away
Composer Zawinul
Label Atlantic
Cat No. 7567-83165-2
LP Title Ethnomusicology Volume 1
This week's feature was on the Thirsty Ear record label and featured discussion with artists as well as the following tracks:
Artist Tim Berne
Title Hard Cell
Composer Tim Berne
Label Thirsty Ear
Cat No. THI 57099.2
LP Title The Shell Game
Artist Spring Heel Jack
Title Cross
Composer Roy Campbell, John Coxon, Mat Maneri, Ashley Wales
Label Thirsty Ear
Cat No. THI 570103.2
LP Title The Blue Series Continuum
Artist Spring Heel Jack
Title Messes
Composer Tim Berne, Guillermo Brown, Roy Campbell, Daniel Carter
Label Thirsty Ear
Cat No. THI 570103.2
LP Title The Blue Series Continuum
Artist DJ Spooky
Title Ibid, Desmarches, ibid
Composer Paul D Miller
Label Thirsty Ear
Cat No. THI 57121.2
LP Title Optometry
Artist Mathew Shipp
Title Space Shipp
Composer Mathew Shipp
Label Thirsty Ear
Cat No. THI 57114.2
LP Title Nu Bop
Henri Texier is on tour in the UK with the Strada Sextet, playing the following dates:
13th March, Turner Sims Concert Hall, SOUTHAMPTON
15th March, St. Lukes, LONDON
16th March, Lakeside Arts Centre, NOTTINGHAM
17th March, Pavilion Theatre, BRIGHTON
18th March, Royal Northen College of Music, MANCHESTER
19th March, CBSO Centre, BIRMINGHAM
20th March, The Sage, GATESHEAD
HENRI TEXIER TRIO: Henri Texier (bass), Christophe Marguet (drums), Sebastien Texier (alto sax and clarinets)
STRADA SEXTET: Henri Texier (bass), 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:
Artist Henri Texier and Strada Sextet
Title Old Delhi
Composer Henri Texier
Label Label Bleu
Cat No. LBLC 6668
LP Title (V)IVRE
Brad Mehldau recorded alone with his piano at the Wigmore Hall:
Artist Brad Mehldau
Title Junk
Composer Paul McCartney
Artist Brad Mahldau
Title Los Angeles 2
Composer Brad Mahldau
Label Warner Bros.
Cat No. 9362-47693-2
LP Title Places
Artist Brad Mehldau
Title Monk's Mood
Composer Thelonious Monk
Artist Brad Mehldau
Title Monk's Dream
Composer Thelonious Monk
Artist Brad Mehldau
Title In The Streeet Where You Live
Composer Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe
Artist Brad Mehldau
Title Martha My Dear
Composer Lennon and McCartney
Artist Brad Mehldau
Title Zingaro
Composer Antonio Carlos Jobim
Artist Brad Mehldau
Title Paris
Composer Brad Mehldau
Label Warner Bros
Cat No. 9362-47693-2
LP Title Places
