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