10 Years Solo Live
Brad Mehldau · 2015
305 min · 32 tracks · jazz
Intimate piano improvisations intertwine with jazz standards and contemporary classics, showcasing a masterful blend of emotional depth and technical prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dream Brother Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Blackbird — This rendition transforms the Beatles classic into a contemplative exploration of melody and harmony, highlighting Mehldau's ability to reinvent familiar material.
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Meditation I: Lord Watch Over Me — The track showcases Mehldau's introspective style, melding classical influences with jazz sensibilities to create a deeply reflective atmosphere.
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Bittersweet Symphony / Waterloo Sunset — Here, Mehldau merges two iconic songs into a seamless medley that reflects his innovative approach to blending genres while maintaining emotional resonance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalMehldau's improvisational skill shines through in this collection of live performances, balancing emotional depth with technical prowess.
What we noticed
- Mehldau often employs varying dynamics within individual pieces, shifting from soft, introspective passages to more vigorous sections.
- The arrangement includes both solo piano works and medleys, highlighting his ability to blend different musical themes and styles.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective journey through improvisation
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- long-form engagement with depth
- introspective moments of tranquility
- thoughtful exploration of classics
Maybe skip if you
- want quick, catchy tracks
- prefer upbeat party atmosphere
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Captures a decade of live performances, showcasing Mehldau's improvisational skill.
- Themes
- intimate piano improvisations· Beatles reinterpretation· contemporary jazz standards
- Career context
- By 2015, Brad Mehldau was an established figure in jazz, celebrated for his innovative interpretations. '10 Years Solo Live' marked a decade of his solo performances, capturing the evolution of his style and artistry since his first solo album in 2004.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Esbjörn Svensson Trio· Tigran Hamasyan· Robert Glasper
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Dream Brother Start here 13:34
- 2 Blackbird 6:31
- 3 Jigsaw Falling Into Place 11:52
- 4 Meditation I: Lord Watch Over Me 8:45
- 5 And I Love Her 15:59
- 6 My Favorite Things 12:14
- 7 This Here 8:15
Disc 2
- 1 Smells Like Teen Spirit 9:37
- 2 Waltz for J.B. 6:05
- 3 Get Happy 12:31
- 4 I’m Old Fashioned 5:20
- 5 Teardrop 14:14
- 6 Holland 11:06
- 7 Meditation II: Love Meditation 5:53
- 8 Knives Out 11:34
Disc 3
- 1 Lost Chords 9:29
- 2 Countdown 10:42
- 3 On the Street Where You Live 7:09
- 4 Think of One 7:46
- 5 Medley: Zingaro / Paris 10:42
- 6 John Boy 3:35
- 7 Brahms: Intermezzo in B‐flat major, op. 76: no 4 2:39
- 8 Junk 5:07
- 9 Los Angeles II 5:17
- 10 Monk’s Mood 4:45
- 11 Knives Out 7:23
Disc 4
- 1 Le mémoire et la mer 10:37
- 2 Bittersweet Symphony / Waterloo Sunset 15:51
- 3 Brahms: Intermezzo in E Minor, op. 119: no 2 5:07
- 4 Interstate Love Song 17:58
- 5 Hey You 11:07
- 6 God Only Knows 16:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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