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Brad Mehldau's “Introducing Brad Mehldau“ sounds like it should be “Brad Mehldau's Greatest Hits.“ From listening to this CD, you would have no idea that this is a debut. Along with his trio, he has created a remarkable and stunning album.
The 7/4 “It Might as Well Be Spring“ is a marvelous opener, and sets the mood for the whole CD. I am also partial to “Countdown,“ a ridiculously fast John Coltrane standard that Mehldau simply knocks off with ease. The Rodgers-Hart standard “My Romance“ is played unbelievably slow, and when listened to correctly, could bring a tear to a listener's eye.
However, my favorite song on the album is without a doubt the 10-minute rendition of Duke Ellington's “Prelude to a Kiss,“ which stays mellow and melancholy throughout the whole song. I adore it, and it is a marvelous work by Mehldau and his group.
As if Mehldau had been playing for millions of years, this album is a classic. Pick it up--it is a must for the true jazz fan.