Pianist and composer Elan Mehler has an ear for melody and an impressionistic touch. Throughout his career, Mehler has released twelve albums as a leader, has toured internationally, and recorded and performed with musicians such as: Bill Frisell, Becca Stevens, Dave Douglas, Ben Monder and many more. His playing has been praised by The Guardian as “as nuanced as Bill Evans’s, and his phrasing draws on both jazz and classical music without directly importing licks from either.
“The subdued certainties of his playing bring a crowded room to total silence.” The Guardian
Elan’s latest album, Renee Said is due out in March 2026.
While living in Paris in 2015, Mehler co-founded Newvelle Records with Jean-Christophe Morisseau. He serves as Newvelle’s Artist Director, shaping the label with his distinct taste and passion to provide a home for artistic exploration.
