Brad Mehldau – Largo

Brad Mehldau – Largo

A bold and adventurous departure from traditional jazz trio recordings, Largo finds acclaimed pianist Brad Mehldau expanding his sound into richly layered experimental territory. Produced by celebrated songwriter and producer Jon Brion, the album blends contemporary jazz with art rock, ambient textures, chamber arrangements, and studio experimentation.

Released in 2002, Largo became one of Mehldau’s most distinctive and critically admired recordings, pairing his lyrical piano style with unconventional instrumentation, prepared piano effects, electronic treatments, and cinematic arrangements. The album moves fluidly between intimate jazz improvisation and atmospheric soundscapes, drawing influence from classical music, modern composition, and alternative rock.

Standout moments include the haunting reinterpretation of Paranoid Android by Radiohead, a beautifully understated version of Dear Prudence by The Beatles, and the inventive original compositions scattered throughout the album’s dreamlike atmosphere.

Deeply textured, cinematic, and emotionally rich, Largo is an essential listen for fans of modern jazz, experimental composition, and genre-crossing contemporary music.

Tracklist:

• When It Rains
• You're Vibing Me
• Dusty McNugget
• Dropjes
• Paranoid Android
• Franklin Avenue
• Sabbath
• Dear Prudence
• Free Willy
• Alvarado
• Wave / Mother Nature's Son
• I Do