{"product_id":"brad-mehldau-trio-ode","title":"Brad Mehldau Trio – Ode","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBrad Mehldau Trio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003cem data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"45\"\u003eOde\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eA deeply personal and richly expressive studio album, \u003cem data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"106\"\u003eOde\u003c\/em\u003e finds \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBrad Mehldau Trio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e delivering one of the most fully realised statements of their long-running collaboration. Featuring original compositions throughout, the album moves beyond reinterpretation and standards to present an intimate portrait of Mehldau’s compositional voice - thoughtful, lyrical, and emotionally nuanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eRecorded with longtime trio partners Larry Grenadier and Jeff Ballard, \u003cem data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eOde\u003c\/em\u003e highlights the extraordinary chemistry between the musicians. The performances are fluid and conversational, balancing intricate rhythmic interplay with melodic openness and subtle emotional tension. Each composition feels carefully sculpted while still leaving space for spontaneous improvisation and exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eThe album’s title reflects its reflective character, with several tracks acting as musical portraits or dedications. Pieces such as \u003cem data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e“M.B.”\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e“Kurt Vibe”\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003e“Stan The Man”\u003c\/em\u003e carry a strong sense of personality and narrative, while quieter moments reveal the trio’s remarkable sensitivity and restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eBlending modern jazz sophistication with elements of classical harmony, folk-like melody, and contemporary rhythmic language, \u003cem data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eOde\u003c\/em\u003e stands as one of Mehldau’s most mature and cohesive recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1614\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19e89jd\" data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eM.B. – 7:46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dkj73e\" data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eOde – 6:20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tzgxyf\" data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e26 – 7:50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18u3euz\" data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eDream Sketch – 7:25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d9rg4o\" data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eBee Blues – 6:42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bc7584\" data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eTwiggy – 5:42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uumem8\" data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eKurt Vibe – 4:54\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"187go7u\" data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eStan The Man – 5:24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ltpxwd\" data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eEulogy For George Hanson – 9:23\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jnhxfg\" data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eAquaman – 4:49\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j42i5e\" data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1614\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eDays Of Dilbert Delaney – 9:01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tZOGuk77vVs?si=16GPX3bHSbIJH2e4\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nonesuch Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53633991278934,"sku":"7559-79628-4","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_e7e60a65-f447-464d-8c39-cfe4ddce2b3a.jpg?v=1778666312","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/brad-mehldau-trio-ode","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}