Often, his left hand hangs in the air, close to thekeyboard as his right hand plays limitless improvisational melodic trains. His eyes are closed the entire time he plays. Often, when a piece seems to be ending, it is moving into another phase. Incredibly easily, in a mesmerizing continuum. The three have played together so long that they are one instrument.
None overpowers the other.
Yet, Mehldau quietly assumes the lead. One of his Evan-esque traits is that he grabs at chords on the piano when either the bass or drums are peaking towards solo sections. Their solo sections are not explosive but serve to show their gentle temperaments which are completely in keeping with Mehldau. Grenadier and Rossy are both are at ease when listening to Mehldau. They often rest with their instruments, heads bowed.