The Art of the Trio Volume One

The Art of the Trio Volume One is an album by American pianist and composer Brad Mehldau released on the Warner Bros. label in 1997.

Reception

AllMusic awarded the album 3 stars and in its review by Scott Yanow stated: "At this point in time, pianist Brad Mehldau's style falls between Keith Jarrett and Bill Evans, being heavily influenced by the voicings of the latter and the free yet lyrical improvising of the former." The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings has listed the album as one of its "Core Collection" for fans of jazz music.

Track listing

All compositions by Brad Mehldau except as indicated

"Blame It on My Youth" (Edward Heyman, Oscar Levant) – 6:17

"I Didn't Know What Time It Was" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) – 6:30

"Ron's Place" – 6:29

"Blackbird" (John Lennon, Paul McCartney) – 5:00

"Lament for Linus" – 4:38

"Mignon's Song" – 6:34

"I Fall in Love Too Easily" (Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne) – 7:16

"Lucid" – 5:43

"Nobody Else but Me" (Oscar Hammerstein II, Jerome Kern) – 7:36

Personnel

Brad Mehldau – piano

Larry Grenadier – bass

Jorge Rossy – drums

Credits

Produced by Matt Pierson

Engineered by James Farber

Mastering by Greg Calbi

Art direction and design by Rey International

Production coordination by Dana Watson

Photography by Andrea Marouk

Band photographs by Ed Fox

References

1997 albums

Albums produced by Matt Pierson

Brad Mehldau albums

Warner Records albums