Brad Mehldau live in Oakland

Experience Brad Mehldau live on August 29th

Brad Mehldau will perform at the Paramount Theatre-Oakland on August 29, 2026. Mehldau is a critically acclaimed jazz pianist and composer known for his lyrical improvisations and unique harmonic approach. His style blends jazz traditions with influences from classical music, particularly Romantic composers like Brahms and Schubert, and contemporary pop/rock artists such as Radiohead and Nick Drake. He frequently incorporates elements of these diverse sources into his interpretations of jazz standards and original compositions, often featuring extended harmonies and introspective melodies.

The Paramount Theatre-Oakland opened in 1931 as a lavish movie palace designed by Weeks and Day, architects renowned for their atmospheric theatre designs. It’s considered one of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the East Bay. Originally a venue for film screenings accompanied by a large Wurlitzer organ, the theatre underwent a period of decline in the 1970s before being restored in the 1970s and early 1980s through public and private funding. Today, it functions as a performing arts center hosting concerts, Broadway shows, dance performances, comedy acts, and classic film screenings.