2012's "Ode" finds Mehldau returning to the solo piano format, offering a program of originals and carefully chosen covers. The album showcases his characteristic improvisational depth and harmonic sophistication.
- The album was recorded in New York City at The Jazz Standard. It features four Mehldau originals alongside covers of works by Lennon-McCartney, Paul Simon, and Chip Taylor. It reached number 18 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.
- "Ode" was Mehldau's second solo piano album for Nonesuch Records, following 2001's "Largo."
- Mehldau would go on to release "Where Do You Start?" with his trio in 2012, continuing his prolific recording schedule.
Brad Mehldau is a jazz pianist from Los Angeles, California, widely regarded as a leading figure in contemporary jazz. He first gained widespread recognition in the 1990s for his innovative approach to improvisation and his distinct trio work.
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