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How Jazz May Have Influenced The Beatles
by AAJ Staff
Introduction A publication from the French general knowledge “Tu Sais..." book series ("You Know..."), entitled “Tu Sais... Jazz," contains a final chapter on rock bands such as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. It states that both the Beatles and the Stones “knew and loved old jazz and blues." From Paul McCartney's long familiarization with George Gershwin and other jazz composers to Brian Jones' affection for “trad" jazz--Mick Jagger once described him as “an old Traddy"--jazz in various ways was ...
Continue ReadingThe Beatles: Masterful in 2009
by Doug Collette
As with most news concerning The Beatles, the announcement of the release of remastered and repackaged CDs of the group's entire discography seemed at first something to celebrate. Second thoughts arose when details of the exercise were divulged. But over-cerebralization gets in the way of enjoying the music. The nature of the marketplace, and diversities of personal preference, are perhaps more productively viewed as different ways to enjoy the work of a band that has exerted more influence than any ...
Continue ReadingThe Beatles: Love
by Brad Glanden
For the truly serious musician, profit often runs a distant second to artistic success. An unsympathetic view of popular musical trends is therefore understandable among such artists, especially when such a trend--be it three-chord rock 'n' roll or unauthorized sampling--makes it significantly harder for them to earn a living. Piracy poses a genuine threat, but ridiculously wealthy entertainers like Michael Jackson and the Beatles have little to worry about when their work is sampled; it's usually record label executives and ...
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