Another Bite of the Apple [Japan Bonus Track] (2001)

About this title: With their follow-up to A Bite of the Apple, the trio of pianist David Kikoski, bassist Charles Fambrough, and drummer Brian Melvin continue to jazz up the Beatles' songbook in relatively impressive fashion with this 2001 release. Besides the familiar melodies and memorable themes, the artists effectively inject a distinct sense of swing amid impassioned soloing and an upbeat demeanor to the Beatles' historic legacy. Here, the musicians reharmonize many of the now-familiar motifs into forums for extended improvisations, a few funk grooves, peppery interplay, and buoyantly executed rhythms, as ... read more

Tracks:

1. I'll Follow the Sun [Lennon/McCartney]
2. Here, There and Everywhere [Lennon/McCartney]
3. Let It Be [Lennon/McCartney]
4. Give Me Love [Harrison]
5. Michelle [Lennon/McCartney]
6. Magical Mystery Tour [Lennon/McCartney]
7. It Won't Be Long [Lennon/McCartney]
8. Blackbird [Lennon/McCartney]
9. Julia [Lennon/McCartney]
10. Blue Jay Way [Harrison]
11. Tomorrow Never Knows [Lennon/McCartney]
12. Real Love/Free as a Bird [Lennon]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.