Just Announced! Brad Mehldau’s 'Ride into the Sun' is going on tour. Catch Brad performing the music of Elliot Smith with a 17-piece orchestra and an all-star band featuring Chris Thile, Blake Mills, Matt Chamberlain, and John Davis in California and Massachusetts. Tickets on sale soon.

It was 15 years ago: @bradmehldaumusic.com's 'Live in Marciac' was released. The album captures a solo performance at the Jazz in Marciac festival—original tunes + interpretations of songs by Kurt Cobain, Lennon/McCartney, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Radiohead & others: bradmehldau.lnk.to/LiveInMarciac

Tortoise's Dan Bitney came by for the Nonesuch Selects series to share some favorite recordings by Jeff Parker; Hurray for the Riff Raff; Cécile McLorin Salvant; Redman, Mehldau, McBride, and Blade; Nonesuch Explorer Series; Hamza El Din; and Kronos Quartet & Terry Riley. youtu.be/cVgiOuGZpQ8

NYC! Brad is coming to SMOKE with solo sets Jan 14-15 and trio sets Jan 16-18 featuring Alex Claffy on bass and Marcus Gilmore on drums. Tix & info at bradmehldaumusic.com/tour

Brad Mehldau's complete @nonesuch.com catalog is 40% off today only.

It was 10 years ago today: @bradmehldaumusic.com's '10 Years Solo Live' was released on Nonesuch. The 32-track collection is culled from live recordings made over a decade of the pianist's European solo concerts. You can hear it at bradmehldau.lnk.to/10years

Brad has been nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Jazz Album for ‘Ride into the Sun’!

Chris Thile shares some favorites by @wilcohq.bsky.social, @randynewman.bsky.social, Joshua Redman, @bradmehldaumusic.com, @mcbridesworld.bsky.social, Brian Blade, Cécile McLorin Salvant, @gabrielkahane.bsky.social, and Punch Brothers for the Nonesuch Selects series. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgav...

Hello everyone! The photo (by Luke Awtry) is from a few days ago in Burlington, VT. It has been exhilarating playing with @mcbridesworld.bsky.social so far on this tour.

Great to hear Largo's own Flanagan on WTF with @marcmaron.bsky.social and their talk of @bradmehldaumusic.com and his new album of Elliott Smith tunes, @mcbridesworld.bsky.social, @therandynewman.bsky.social, Jon Brion, Dr. John, and more. www.wtfpod.com/podcast/epis...

Tour starts Thursday! Get tickets while they last: www.bradmehldaumusic.com/tour

En su incesante proceso de reinvención y de entender la música como un todo, @bradmehldaumusic.com se lanza a un disco de homenaje a Elliott Smith que es mucho más que eso. Y logra una de las mejores y más emocionantes obras de su carrera. @nonesuch.com ✍️ @raldarondo.bsky.social

It was 20 years ago today: @bradmehldaumusic.com Trio's 'Day Is Done' was released on Nonesuch. "This recording ranks as one of the best in a brilliant catalogue.” —Independent You can hear it here: bradmehldautrio.lnk.to/DayIsDone

Thanks, @booker-julian.bsky.social, for chatting with me about my new album, 'Ride into the Sun.'

On tour with @mcbridesworld.bsky.social! Details/tickets: www.bradmehldaumusic.com/tour

Hi everyone, hope your end of the summer is a good one. Thanks so much for your support and listening to 'Ride into the Sun.' I’d like to share a download of one of the written compositions on the record, the piano solo, "Sweet Adeline Fantasy," on my website, www.bradmehldaumusic.com

Brad Mehldau's tribute to Elliott Smith, 'Ride Into the Sun', is brimming with incredible ideas and brilliant musicianship, and may be one of the finest albums in his illustrious discography. #PMPick [9/10] out now via @nonesuch.com. REVIEW: tinyurl.com/Mehldau25

Hello everybody. I'm very excited that my new record, 'Ride into the Sun,' is out now on @nonesuch.com. It's the music of Elliott Smith, the late, great singer-songwriter, and there are also some pieces I've written. You can get the album and hear it here: bradmehldau.lnk.to/RideIntoTheSun

Do you people KNOW about this?? www.bradmehldaumusic.com/ride-into-th... @bradmehldaumusic.com

A chat about 'Ride into the Sun,' the new album of Elliott Smith tunes, with @jazztimes.bsky.social's @adamorosi.bsky.social jazztimes.com/features/pro...

Happy World Photography Day! Last year, we celebrated photographer Michael Wilson's work with 'Michael Wilson / 25 Years: A Nonesuch Collection'—100 box sets containing 20 newly created prints from his Nonesuch archive, signed by the photographer. You can get it at nonesuch.lnk.to/michaelwilso...

"A magnificent new record, which beautifully reimagines songs by Elliott Smith. A potent example of Mehldau’s ability to transport the listener to another world." —Record Collector ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review of @bradmehldaumusic.com's 'Ride into the Sun

“The restlessly inventive pianist takes on Elliott Smith ... The two souls both lean towards bittersweet Americana and make a good fit. A deeply satisfying tribute to a great lost talent." — @mojomagazine.bsky.social ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review of @bradmehldaumusic.com's new album, 'Ride into the Sun'

There's a 24-hour flash sale in the Nonesuch Store, where almost everything that's out now—including vinyl from Brad's 'Largo' to 'Your Mother Should Know'—is 50% off till Thursday, 8/14, at 10am ET. Preorders excluded. Head to store.nonesuch.com to shop and enter code SUMMER at checkout.

Here's Brad's late-night TV debut performing "Colorbars," from his upcoming @nonesuch.com album of Elliott Smith songs, ‘Ride into the Sun,’ on @jimmykimmellive.bsky.social with Chris Thile, Felix Moseholm, and Matt Chamberlain. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkN1...

Brad has released “Colorbars,” featuring Chris Thile, from his upcoming @nonesuch.com album of Elliott Smith songs, ‘Ride into the Sun,’ with Grizzly Bear's Daniel Rossen, Felix Moseholm, and Matt Chamberlain. The video was made during its recording at Bunker Studio in Brooklyn: youtu.be/mt9PL3XszN8

Brad's recent concert performance with Felix Moseholm and Jorge Rossy at the Verbier Festival is now available to watch again on Medici.TV: www.medici.tv/en/concerts/...

Thanks @sowetokinch.bsky.social for playing @bradmehldaumusic.com's take on Elliott Smith's "Between the Bars," from his upcoming album, 'Ride into the Sun,' on BBC Radio 3's 'Round Midnight,' and for the kind words. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

This just in: Brad will make his late-night debut on @jimmykimmellive.bsky.social on August 11! He'll perform with Chris Thile, Felix Moseholm, and Matt Chamberlain, all of whom can be heard on his upcoming album of Elliott Smith songs, 'Ride into the Sun,' due August 29 on @nonesuch.com.

NYC, come out to see Brad and @mcbridesworld.bsky.social at Blue Note, September 2–7. Tickets are on sale now: www.bluenotejazz.com/nyc/shows/?e...

"Widely considered one of the greatest living jazz pianists ... Now he’s about to release 'Ride into the Sun,' a stunning collection of songs written or inspired by Elliott Smith." — @uncutmagazine.bsky.social ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review of @bradmehldaumusic.com's new album, due August 29

Brad has released "Southern Belle," feat. Daniel Rossen of Grizzly Bear, from his upcoming album of Elliott Smith songs, 'Ride into the Sun,' with bassist Felix Moseholm and drummer Matt Chamberlain. The video was made during the recording at Bunker Studio in Brooklyn www.youtube.com/watch?v=Blxl...

Brad, @mcbridesworld.bsky.social, and Marcus Gilmore were at Chenery Auditorium in Kalamazoo, Michigan, for The Gilmore in April, performing songs by Brad, Cole Porter, Thelonious Monk, and more. You can watch it at www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YsV...

Thanks @annkpowers.bsky.social for including @bradmehldaumusic.com's take on "Between the Bars," from his upcoming album of Elliott Smith songs, 'Ride into the Sun,' among your Favorite Songs of 2025 (So Far) in the NPR Music newsletter!

"In @bradmehldaumusic.com's hands, the piano becomes both confessional and sanctuary ... His gift lies in making his interior feel universal, turning inwardness into a kind of communion." — @thelineofbestfit.com Barbican review www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/liv...

Brad has released “Between the Bars," from his upcoming album of Elliott Smith songs, ‘Ride into the Sun,' due August 29 on @nonesuch.com. Here he, bassist Felix Moseholm, and drummer Matt Chamberlain perform the song in the recording at Bunker Studio in Brooklyn. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw9j...

"There's something luminous about the @bradmehldaumusic.com Trio. The music they create with such joy shines with a special clarity ... yet purveying an abiding sense of wonder ... Serious fun, which was visibly enjoyed by all." —The Arts Desk ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ concert review theartsdesk.com/new-music/br...

"Uncannily intuitive jazz trios, such as this one with bassist Felix Moseholm and drummer Jorge Rossy, have always stretched @bradmehldaumusic.com's unique gifts the furthest." — @theguardian.com, recommending the Trio's UK dates this week www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...

Perspectives: Brad Mehldau Trio performing at The National Concert Hall on Wednesday with Felix Moseholm & Jorge Rossy @bradmehldaumusic.com #jazzireland #jazz www.jazzireland.ie/jazz-events/...

Hello everyone! Please read about my daughter Eden's project. They're bringing food, solar panels and other supplies to the border, and will oversee the safe transfer of refugees to Germany. 🇺🇦 Support Our Student-Led Mission to the Ukrainian Border 💸 Donate here: www.gofundme.com/f/HelpFundOu...

Thanks to Jamie Cullum for giving @bradmehldaumusic.com's performance of "Tomorrow Tomorrow," feat. Grizzly Bear's Daniel Rossen, from his upcoming album of Elliott Smith songs, 'Ride into the Sun,' its first BBC Radio 2 play, and for the kind words: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Brad shares the story behind his upcoming album, 'Ride into the Sun'—a songbook record of music by Elliott Smith—and his relationship to Smith's music in a new video filmed at The Bunker Studio in Brooklyn, where the album was recorded. youtu.be/Vw4YqNDIQws

@bradmehldaumusic.com's performance of Elliott Smith's "Tomorrow Tomorrow," with Daniel Rossen of Grizzly Bear and Chris Thile, from his upcoming album of Smith songs, 'Ride into the Sun,' has made @pitchfork.com's Pitchfork Selects Playlist. pitchfork.com/news/alex-g-...

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Jazz pianist Brad Mehldau has announced a new (mostly) Elliott Smith covers album featuring Grizzly Bear's Daniel Rossen. Hear two tracks...

Brad Mehldau’s next album, 'Ride into the Sun,' will feature the music of Elliott Smith. Here’s more info, and studio footage of two tracks (one of which features Daniel Rossen and Chris Thile).

Brad's new album, 'Ride into the Sun'—a songbook record of music by Elliott Smith—is due August 29 on @nonesuch.com. You can pre-order the album and hear two tracks, “Tomorrow Tomorrow” and “Better Be Quiet Now,” at bradmehldau.lnk.to/RideIntoTheSun

Hello everyone, glad to be on Bluesky! Just finished a rewarding and inspiring Asian tour with the great musicians @mcbridesworld.bsky.social and Marcus Gilmore.