- 1. What instrument does Brad Mehldau primarily play?
A) Saxophone
B) Piano
C) Guitar
D) Drums
- 2. In which year was Brad Mehldau born?
A) 1960
B) 1970
C) 1985
D) 1995
- 3. Where was Brad Mehldau born?
A) Chicago, Illinois
B) Jacksonville, Florida
C) Los Angeles, California
D) New York City, New York
- 4. Who is Brad Mehldau's frequent collaborator on drums?
A) Antonio Sanchez
B) Jeff Ballard
C) Roy Haynes
D) Chick Corea
- 5. Which famous saxophonist has Brad Mehldau played with extensively?
A) Joshua Redman
B) Sonny Rollins
C) John Coltrane
D) Charlie Parker
- 6. Brad Mehldau released an album called 'Round Midnight', paying tribute to which legendary jazz musician?
A) Duke Ellington
B) Bill Evans
C) Thelonious Monk
D) Miles Davis
- 7. What is the title of Brad Mehldau's debut album released in 1995?
A) Jazz Fusion Jams
B) Piano Impressions
C) Introducing Brad Mehldau
D) Smooth Grooves
- 8. Brad Mehldau's trio often includes which bassist as a core member?
A) Esperanza Spalding
B) Ron Carter
C) Larry Grenadier
D) Christian McBride
- 9. Which record label has Brad Mehldau been associated with for many years?
A) ECM Records
B) Blue Note Records
C) Verve Records
D) Nonesuch Records
- 10. What is the title of Brad Mehldau's solo album featuring interpretations of songs from popular bands like Radiohead and Oasis?
A) Harmony
B) Echoes
C) Largo
D) Reflections
- 11. Which of the following venues is NOT a common setting for Brad Mehldau's live performances?
A) Madison Square Garden
B) Duc des Lombards
C) Village Vanguard
D) Barbican Centre
- 12. What famous jazz pianist is Brad Mehldau often compared to for his improvisational style?
A) Bill Evans
B) Oscar Peterson
C) Thelonious Monk
D) Chick Corea
- 13. Brad Mehldau is well-known for his work in piano trio settings. What does a piano trio typically consist of?
A) Piano, bass, and drums
B) Trumpet, guitar, and drums
C) Piano, saxophone, and trombone
D) Piano, cello, and clarinet
- 14. Brad Mehldau is known for his unique blend of jazz with elements from which other genre?
A) Country
B) Hip hop
C) Classical music
D) Reggae
- 15. In which city did Brad Mehldau study jazz at the New School?
A) San Francisco
B) Chicago
C) Boston
D) New York City
- 16. On which record label did Brad Mehldau release his debut album?
A) ECM
B) Blue Note
C) Verve
D) Warner Bros.
- 17. Brad Mehldau has reinterpreted popular songs by which rock band in his jazz style?
A) Led Zeppelin
B) Radiohead
C) Pink Floyd
D) The Beatles
- 18. In which musical genre is Brad Mehldau primarily known for his work?
A) Rock
B) Hip-hop
C) Jazz
D) Classical
- 19. What is the title of Brad Mehldau's collaboration album with guitarist Pat Metheny?
A) Guitar Piano Dialogues
B) Jazz Fusion Summit
C) Strings Attached
D) Metheny Mehldau
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