Tonight in Rock: Brad Mehldau

One of the best jazz pianists and composers in town is playing tonight at El Rey. If you've never heard what Brad Mehldau does, pick up an album, preview it on iTunes, just make sure to get to know this local a little bit. He even has a tune called "Los Angeles."

Also, a great indie folk-country band has their CD release party today -- I See Hawks In L.A. They take the stage with The Chapin Sisters and others at today's Grand Ole Echo music and BBQ show, which starts at 5:00 p.m.

Tonight

· The Exies @ Key Club

· The Brad Mehldau Trio @ El Rey

· Horse the Band @ Knitting Factory

· Joan of Arc, 31 Knots, Witch Hats, The Primos @ pehrspace

· I See Hawks in LA, The Chapin Sisters, Mike Stinson, Old California @ The Echo

Photo via his MySpace Page