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Brad Mehldau is at home in all markets. The husband of the Dutch jazz singer Fleurine Verloop started playing the piano as a child and has become more and more immersed in jazz during his life. But it didn't stop there; Mehldau switched to pop music just as well. Highway Rider can be seen as the ideal expression of all its influences. Well-known jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman plays a central role… on many songs, while renowned producer Jon Brion is behind the controls. Conductor Dane Coleman leads the chamber orchestra that gives something classical to this CD. Another notable name is session drummer Matt Chamberlain, known for his work with Tori Amos, Peter Gabriel and Elton John. Yet this album does not suffer from the heavy burden of the 'greats', because everyone is committed to the higher goal: color in the compositions of Mehldau. The fusion of lightning-fast jazz and solid orchestrations works out in a pleasant way. Energetic enough for a Saturday night, restful enough for a Sunday morning. (JE)more
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