Introduction
A new album from a leading contemporary jazz pianist, adding new color to classic pieces.
As one of the new century's leading jazz pianists, Brad Mehldau has earned acclaim from numerous artists and musicians across genres. Last year, he released "VARIATIONS ON A MELANCHOLY THEME," a collaboration with the Grammy Award-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. This March, he released "JACOB'S LADDER," a work born from musical inspiration and deep contemplation inspired by progressive rock. Now, he's completed a new album. This latest release features a Beatles covers album, recorded during a solo concert at the Philharmonie de Paris in September 2020, showcasing his contemporary interpretations of songs by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison. These performances are all being released as official recordings for the first time. The album also ends with a cover of David Bowie's classic "Life on Mars?".
1. I Am the Walrus
2. Your Mother Should Know
3. I Saw Her Standing There
4. For No One
5. Baby's in Black
6. She Said, She Said
7. Here, There and Everywhere
8. If I Needed Someone
9. Maxwell's Silver Hammer
10. Golden Slumbers
11. Maybe I'm Amazed (bonus track only available in Japan)
12. Life On Mars Mars?
Media Reviews and More
The latest work from Brad Mehldau, a leading figure in contemporary jazz piano, is already complete! Arriving roughly one year after his March 2022 release, which embodied musical inspirations from progressive rock, this latest album is a cover album featuring his own interpretations of The Beatles songs. (C)RS
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