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