Live in Marciac
by Brad Mehldau
  • Record Label: Nonesuch
  • Release Date: Feb 22, 2011
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Mar 11, 2011
    80
    There are times in this 100-plus minutes of a concert recording duplicated over two CDs and one DVD where you want to jog Mehldau's elbow, but overall it's a triumph of imagination and structure.
  2. BBC Music
    Mar 11, 2011
    80
    Remarkably, across its length the virtuosity and excitement levels never dip. After repeated hearings, the music sounds as fresh as ever.
  3. AllMusic
    Mar 11, 2011
    80
    For Mehldau's fans, this is another opportunity to hear just how creative and versatile he is, even with familiar material. For the uninitiated, this is a grand opportunity to acquaint yourself with one of the most gifted jazz pianists on the scene.
  5. The Telegraph (UK)
    Mar 11, 2011
    80
    As always, his technical control is astounding.
  6. Boston Globe
    Mar 11, 2011
    80
    Brad Mehldau is back in his comfort zone with Live in Marciac, a solo set of two CDs and one DVD recorded at the jazz festival in France.
  7. PopMatters
    Mar 11, 2011
    80
    This is one of those albums where, prior to hearing it, you may not have been aware of how much control Mehldau has over his instrument. He can make it sing, yawn one moment and totally chop it into pieces the next.
  8. Mojo
    Apr 4, 2011
    80
    It's far from a one-dimensional experience though, thanks to Mehldau's jaw-dropping virtuosity. [Feb 2011, p.107]
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