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Interpreting the Lennon/ McCartney Songbook: Part 2, Rubber Soul and Revolver
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The songwriting team of John Lennon and Paul McCartney became increasingly sophisticated by the mid 1960s. McCartney was the more knowledgeable musically, as he played piano and understood harmony (though he never did learn to read music). Much of John Lennon's writing had a harder edge, and he had a way with lyrics. The albums Rubber Soul and Revolver included some timeless songs that have inspired jazz musicians to interpret them as vehicles for improvisation. "Yesterday," "Here, There and Everywhere," "Eleanor Rigby," and "She's Leaving Home" have all entered the jazz repertoire.Join me as we revisit these classic songs through the jazz lens. You'll hear jazz covers from Lee Morgan, Grace Kelly, Chick Corea, Mark Turner, Mary Halvorson, Brandee Younger and Ulf Wakenius.
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The Beatles
Larry Slater
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
lee morgan
grace kelly
Chick Corea
Mark Turner
Mary Halvorson
Brandee Younger
Ulf Wakenius
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