Lossless Album - CD Box Set

01. M.P.R. – Intro 00:19
02. Jazzystics Ft. Deborah Dixon – Day Tripper 03:12
03. Sarah Menescal – Here Comes The Sun 02:32
04. Betty Says – Yesterday 02;32
05. The Bryan J. White Quarter – Honey Pie 02:36
06. The Cooltrane Quarter – Oh! Darling 03:59
07. Deborah Dixon & Les Crossaders – A Hard Day’s Night 02:53
08. Scubba Ft. Sarah Menescal – Something 02:38
09. Eve St. Jone – Blackbird 02:18
10. M.P.R. – Intro (Part II) 00:23
11. Richard Eastwood – Let It Be 03:45
12. 48th St. Collective – Come Together 03:11
13. Jamie Lancaster – All You Need Is Love 03:25
14. Renauld & The Smooth Jazz Quintet – Hey Jude 03:34

"Jazz and Beatles" is a collection of songs from the Lennon/McCartney songbook as performed by Jazz musicians. Since 'Jazz' can mean so many different things, the question beckons: what does this tribute sound like? This is contemporary Straight Jazz with a popular sensibility. Walking in a relaxed tempo, the brief renditions have a laid-back vibe. Almost surprisingly, the sound stays straight and almost never crosses the Smooth Jazz line. With the exception of 'Hey Jude,' every track features vocals, so instrumental enthusiasts should look elsewhere for something like the "Instrumental Jazz Tribute" or "Rubber Soulive." As far as the production goes, it sounds as if different vocalists sang with the same band during a studio session. The performances are all well-executed, but stock. In this sense, "Jazz and Beatles" doesn't inspire praise or condemnation. While there's nothing wrong with this project, there's also nothing here to write home about. Along these lines, there are no highlights to speak of as the arrangements and performances are all good but forgettable. At the end of the day, PMB has done better tributes like "Bossa n' Marley." If you're looking for some jazzy background sounds for a romantic evening, it will fit the bill in style. As a Beatles tribute, "Jazz and Beatles" can be skipped over.