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Title: Mehldau continues to excite listeners.
Review: Mehldau's third volume in his trio series shows why he is one of the brightest stars among today's young jazz artists. This volume steers clear of the longer, more improvisational pieces found on volume two, and focuses on, as the title suggests, songs. He continues to develop his own voice while incorporating the styles of Bill Evans and Wynton Kelly into his work. At times classical influences dominate the music, but as on his past work, it is tasteful and refreshing. Again giving impressive suppport are bassist, Grenadier and drummer, Rossy. His choice of covers gives an idea of his range of influences, from new rock gods, Radiohead to Rodgers & Hart to British folk troubadour Nick Drake. All in all another fine recording for Mehldau and his trio.
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