- 1. What instrument does Brad Mehldau primarily play?
A) Piano
B) Drums
C) Saxophone
D) Guitar
- 2. In which year was Brad Mehldau born?
A) 1985
B) 1960
C) 1970
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) Roy Haynes
B) Antonio Sanchez
C) Chick Corea
D) Jeff Ballard
- 5. Which famous saxophonist has Brad Mehldau played with extensively?
A) John Coltrane
B) Sonny Rollins
C) Charlie Parker
D) Joshua Redman
- 6. Brad Mehldau released an album called 'Round Midnight', paying tribute to which legendary jazz musician?
A) Thelonious Monk
B) Miles Davis
C) Duke Ellington
D) Bill Evans
- 7. What is the title of Brad Mehldau's debut album released in 1995?
A) Introducing Brad Mehldau
B) Jazz Fusion Jams
C) Smooth Grooves
D) Piano Impressions
- 8. Brad Mehldau's trio often includes which bassist as a core member?
A) Larry Grenadier
B) Ron Carter
C) Christian McBride
D) Esperanza Spalding
- 9. Which record label has Brad Mehldau been associated with for many years?
A) ECM Records
B) Nonesuch Records
C) Verve Records
D) Blue Note 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) Barbican Centre
B) Village Vanguard
C) Madison Square Garden
D) Duc des Lombards
- 12. What famous jazz pianist is Brad Mehldau often compared to for his improvisational style?
A) Thelonious Monk
B) Oscar Peterson
C) Chick Corea
D) Bill Evans
- 13. Brad Mehldau is well-known for his work in piano trio settings. What does a piano trio typically consist of?
A) Piano, saxophone, and trombone
B) Piano, cello, and clarinet
C) Piano, bass, and drums
D) Trumpet, guitar, and drums
- 14. Brad Mehldau is known for his unique blend of jazz with elements from which other genre?
A) Country
B) Classical music
C) Hip hop
D) Reggae
- 15. In which city did Brad Mehldau study jazz at the New School?
A) Boston
B) San Francisco
C) New York City
D) Chicago
- 16. On which record label did Brad Mehldau release his debut album?
A) Blue Note
B) Verve
C) ECM
D) Warner Bros.
- 17. Brad Mehldau has reinterpreted popular songs by which rock band in his jazz style?
A) Led Zeppelin
B) Pink Floyd
C) Radiohead
D) The Beatles
- 18. In which musical genre is Brad Mehldau primarily known for his work?
A) Hip-hop
B) Jazz
C) Rock
D) Classical
- 19. What is the title of Brad Mehldau's collaboration album with guitarist Pat Metheny?
A) Guitar Piano Dialogues
B) Metheny Mehldau
C) Strings Attached
D) Jazz Fusion Summit
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