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