
Brad Mehldau: Performance and Conversation
About the Event:
As an innovative and constantly inventive jazz pianist, Brad Mehldau has attracted a sizable following over the years, one that has grown to expect a singular, intense experience from his performances. At Chicago Humanities, Mehldau delivers an intimate solo performance followed by a conversation with veteran jazz critic Nate Chinen. Together they explore Mehldau's extraordinary career and distinctive approach to his instrument as well as the acclaimed artist's personal story as chronicled in the recent memoir Formation: Building a Personal Canon, Part 1.
A book signing will follow this program.
- Chicago Humanities is pleased to partner with Chicago’s Seminary Co-op Bookstores, the country’s first not-for-profit bookstore.
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Brad Mehldau
One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano, Brad Mehldau has forged aunique path,which em...

NATE CHINEN
NATE CHINEN is the author of Playing Changes: Jazz For the New CenturyRead More
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