BeatleJazz

BeatleJazz: All You Need

by J Hunter
March 26, 2007

Remember when Miles Davis used Michael Jackson's “Human Nature" and Cyndi Lauper's “Time After Time" as concert staples? The uproar over his choices brings up a question: What, exactly, is a standard? Is the definition strictly limited to the contents of The Great American Songbook? Or is it simply a tune that did not originate as jazz, but was adapted to the genre? Thanks to artists like Brad Mehldau and Richard Glasper, Radiohead is now considered prime fodder for jazz ...

BeatleJazz: With a Little Help from Our Friends

by Jim Santella
April 16, 2005

With its third album of reinterpreted songs associated with the era of the Beatles, this sterling piano trio (plus guests) explores spiritual themes and poignant melodies that have long been tucked away in our mind's library of influential music. Both the latter, mystical period and the earlier, blue collar, everyday affair with the Beatles are included here.

Michael Brecker soars spiritually on “Working Class Hero," with strong ties to the memory of John Coltrane. Randy Brecker weaves a ...

BeatleJazz: With a Little Help From Our Friends

by Paul Olson
April 11, 2005

Let me be the first to admit that I am prejudiced against jazz musicians covering the Beatles. This is in no way related to the source material: like all sentient mammals on the Planet Earth, I adore pretty much every note the Fabs recorded. It's just that their material is so weighted with cultural and nostalgic baggage that (unlike standards like, say, “All the Things You Are ) it retains too much of its Beatleness to be just a set ...

BeatleJazz: Another Bite Of The Apple

by Jim Santella
September 1, 2001

Most nightclub trios don't take requests. Those that do, however, probably know each of these songs inside and out. Many of us grew up with 'em. They're beautiful songs that take us somewhere special every time we hear them. BeatleJazz laces each familiar tune with new spices. It's the kind of swinging improvisation that comes out naturally and quite differently each time. On “Let It Be," for example, the trio lays down the melody with a loping, laid back feel. ...

Beatlejazz CD Release Celebration Sunday, August 12th at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
July 20, 2007

The Iridium Jazz Club Is Pleased To Present

BEATLEJAZZ

Sunday, August 12th Sets at 8 & 10PM Featuring Brian Melvin-drums, David Kikoski-piano, Boris Koslov-bass and special guest Seamus Blake-tenor saxophone

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121

New CD ? BEATLEJAZZ All You Need Lightyear LTY 54796

Brian Melvin (drums), Dave Kikoski (keyboards & synthesizer), SPECIAL GUESTS Larry Grenadier ...
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Beatlejazz Live Broadcast with WBGO's Gary Walker American Museum of Natural History Starry Nights Series, June 1 at 7:30P.M.

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 1, 2007

"The Beatles had a kind of spirit that even transcended the music. It was just a feeling you got when you listened to the music," states Beatlejazz's Dave Kikoski. Join host Gary Walker for a LIVE BROADCAST from the Rose Center for Earth and Space of the American Museum of Natural History for the Starry Nights Series, June 1 at 7:30p.m.

BeatleJazz Tour Dates In Support of Their New CD All You Need

June 29th Syracuse Jazz Festival ...
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Beatlejazz Tour Dates in Support of Their New CD "All You Need"

Source: All About Jazz
March 11, 2007

BeatleJazz Tour Dates In Support of Their New CD All You Need

May 12th Trumpets in New Jersey May 15-16-17 at Zinc Bar New York May 18-19. Zanzibar Blue-Philadelphia June 29th Syracuse Jazz Festival

BEATLEJAZZ All You Need Lightyear LTY 54796 STREET DATE: March 20, 2007

Brian Melvin (drums), Dave Kikoski (keyboards & synthesizer) SPECIAL GUESTS Larry Grenadier (bass), Toots Thielemans (harmonica), Joe Lovano (saxophone), Richard Bona (bass & vocals) ...
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Beatlejazz Jan. 5-8 at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: All About Jazz
January 4, 2006

January 2, 2006 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121, www.iridiumjazzclub.com Sets at 8 & 10PM For Immediate Release: Jan. 5-8 BEATLEJAZZ Brian Melvin, Dave Kikoski, Boris Kozlov Jazz Virtuosos Ignite BeatleJazz “Let me be the first to admit that I am prejudiced against jazz musicians covering the Beatles...delightful...imaginative and very, very smart. It's a tribute to the quality of this album ...
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Les Paul Tonight-Mingus Big Band Tue.-Ed Palermo Plays Zappa Wed.-Aug. 18-21 Beatlejazz at The Iridium Jazz Club

Source: All About Jazz
August 15, 2005

August 15, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121, www.iridiumjazzclub.com Sets at 8 & 10PM EVERY MONDAY LES PAUL AND HIS QUARTET EVERY TUESDAY THE MINGUS BIG BAND EVERY WEDNESDAY ED PALERMO BIG BAND PLAYS THE MUSIC OF FRANK ZAPPA Every Sunday Starting at 11:00AM Gospel Jazz Brunch in NYC featuring BISHOP NATHANIEL TOWNSLEY, JR. AND THE GOSPEL JUBILEE This Week ...
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BEATLEJAZZ at the Iridium Jazz Club Aug. 18-21

Source: All About Jazz
July 7, 2005

June 29, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121, www.iridiumjazzclub.com Sets at 8 & 10PM For Immediate Release: Contact: Victoria Rose Aug. 18-21 BEATLEJAZZ Brian Melvin, Dave Kikoski, Boris Kozlov Jazz Virtuosos Ignite BeatleJazz “Let me be the first to admit that I am prejudiced against jazz musicians covering the Beatles…delightful…imaginative and very, very smart. It’s a tribute to the quality ...
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This Week at Iridium January 12 BEATLEJAZZ + January 13-16 JIMMY SMITH QUARTET

Source: All About Jazz
January 10, 2005

January 10, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121, www.iridiumjazzclub.com Sets at 8 & 10PM EVERY MONDAY LES PAUL AND HIS QUARTET EVERY TUESDAY THE MINGUS BIG BAND Every Sunday Starting at 11:00AM AUTHENTIC DIXIELAND JAZZ AND RAGTIME WITH: MANHATTAN RAGTIME ORCHESTRA! BUFFET BRUNCH: $21.95 p.p. Music Complimentary! This Week at Iridium... January 12 BEATLEJAZZ Brian Melvin, Dave Kikoski, Boris Koslov ...
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BeatleJazz Trio Returns with "Another Bite of the Apple"

Source: All About Jazz

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BEATLEJAZZ TO PLAY SWEET BASIL APRIL 10-15, 2001

Source: All About Jazz

Fresh on the heels of a great run at Birdland, BEATLEJAZZ, the dynamic trio of Brian Melvin on drums, Dave Kikoski on piano and Charles Fambrough on bass, will appear at Sweet Basil in New York City on April 10th-15, 2001. The group will perform selections from their Zebra Acoustic Recording, A BITE OF THE APPLE. Sweet Basil is located at 88 Seventh Avenue South. Call for reservations at 212-242-1785 for performance times and cover charge. For more information about ...
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