Brad Mehldau - Jacob's Ladder Artist_Angel'In Heavy Syrup embracing the myriad sounds and

embracing the myriad sounds and eras that formed him

Girl in Red produced the album with frequent collaborator Matias Tellez

producers San Yawn

Roger Sanchez and a newly commissioned rework of 'Back To Love' by Luke Mornay

as well as album artwork by Turner Prize-winning photographer Wolfgang Tillmans

Brad Mehldau - Jacob's Ladder Artist_Angel'In Heavy Syrup embracing the myriad sounds andThe album 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, which was his gateway to the fusion that eventually led to his discovery of jazz. Featured musicians on the album include Mehldaus label mates Chris Thile and Ccile McLorin Salvant, as well as Mark Guiliana, Becca Stevens, Joel Frahm, and others. Mehldau explains, We are born close to God, and as