{"id":3218,"date":"2014-01-01T22:21:10","date_gmt":"2014-01-01T22:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jazzusa.com\/beatle-jazz-another-bite-of-the-apple\/"},"modified":"2011-01-01T22:21:10","modified_gmt":"2011-01-01T22:21:10","slug":"beatle-jazz-another-bite-of-the-apple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jazzusa.com\/?p=3218","title":{"rendered":"Beatle Jazz – Another Bite of the Apple"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"BeatleBeatle Jazz
<\/font> Another Bite of the Apple
<\/font><\/b> (Zebra Acoustic – 2001)
by Phyllis A. Lodge<\/font><\/p>\n

I am often fascinated by other musicians’ takes on the Beatles. Of the trio of musicians on this CD, I am most familiar with bassist Charles Fambrough whose powerful, surging approach was a mainstay for McCoy Tyner’s sextet in the 1980’s. Drummer Brian Melvin, who conceived and co-produced this project with Kikoski, is magnificent throughout the CD.<\/p>\n

Dave Kikoski’s piano style is creatively versatile as he dances gracefully through each number, beginning with an Eastern-flavored I’ll Follow the Sun<\/em>. On Here, There and Everywhere<\/em>, Kikoski’s piano seems to seems to subtly evoke the feel of a swing-waltz. <\/p>\n

To add to the balanced diet of musical entrees on this CD, the trio transitions into a delightfully moving, reggae-inspired Let It Be<\/em>. Bassist Charles Fambrough moves center stage early in the piece, enhancing this already full-bodied version with his power-packed, articulate grit. Kikoski’s piano melds with Melvin’s tantalizing rhythms to add a depth that deeply satisfies. The, from the deep earth, the trio takes lightly to the air in Give Me Love<\/em>. <\/p>\n

The intro for Michelle<\/em> made me do a double take with it’s heavy, aromatic feel. Applause for Magical Mystery Tour<\/em>… Kikoski introduces it with a strait as an arrow approach and then changes gears into the alternatly cavernous then dreamy interlude, reminiscent of the great McCoy Tyner. It Won’t Be Long <\/em>is a muted affirmation in contrast to the original high-spirited version. I truly enjoy Kikoski’s versatile style; he speaks in tribute to many influences, but he commands his own solid voice. <\/p>\n

Blackbird <\/em>is always a tough call since it has inspired so many great artists to interpret its wistfully forlorn cry… James Taylor, Billy Preston and Bobby McFerrinto name a few. And John Lennon would have been deeply moved by the heavenly treatment of Julia<\/em>, written in tribute to Lennon’s “Mum”. The Blue Jay Way<\/em> is also a creative treatment that is done in impeccable “free” style. Drummer Melvin does some fantastic percussion work sounds like a tabla. Tomorrow Never Knows <\/em>is a haunting, beautiful finishing touch to the CD. <\/p>\n

Although I didn’t experience the first “Apple”, the second bite is certainly a tasteful one. I believe our quartet from Liverpool would be gratified by its artistic sensitivity. <\/font><\/p>\n

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