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Brad Mehldau’s new album, Jacob’s Ladder, first released on CD and digital in March, is now available in a double vinyl set. You can get it here.
Jacob’s Ladder features new music that reflects on scripture and the search for God through music inspired by the prog rock Mehldau loved as a young adolescent—his gateway to the fusion that eventually led to his discovery of jazz. Featured musicians on the album include Chris Thile, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Mark Guiliana, Becca Stevens, Joel Frahm, and others.
Mojo calls it “a kaleidoscopic affair, where baroque prog-rock edifices are juxtaposed with clouds of ethereal choirs, dreamy piano interludes, and squalls of free jazz-style clarinet. Skillfully weaving these elements into storytelling sound collages, Mehldau takes the listener on a memorable musical journey.”
Tune in to watch Carnegie Hall’s May 23 Concert for Ukraine, featuring performances by Cécile McLorin SalvantandChris Thile, from today at 2pm ET through June 22. Donations are being accepted to benefit Direct Relief, a nonprofit providing urgently needed medical supplies to relief groups in Ukraine.
Had a fun portrait shoot with Musician Chris Thile at his home for the new issue of Garden & Gun. The interview is featured in the February/March issues “Talk of The South” section and discuss’s both Chris’s music as well as his new role as host of long running public radio program A Prairie Home Companion. We talked about our mutual love of Speyside scotch & the fun he has been having as a new father. Thanks so much to Maggie & the rest of the amazing crew at G&G. Its always a pleasure to contribute to my favorite Southern publication. One of these days ill finally make it to visit the offices in Charleston.
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