Your Mother Should Know: Brad Mehldau Plays The Beatles captures acclaimed pianist and composer Brad Mehldau live at the Philharmonie de Paris, reimagining timeless Beatles melodies through his singular jazz lens. With interpretations of nine Lennon–McCartney favorites and a George Harrison gem, Mehldau showcases his refined, inventive touch while honoring the emotional core of each song. The album concludes with a thoughtfully chosen David Bowie cover, linking the lasting influence of The Beatles to future generations of songwriters.
What sets this album apart is Mehldau's approach—eschewing mere homage in favor of sophisticated transformation, he pares each arrangement down to its essential beauty while letting his improvisational brilliance shine. Fans of jazz and The Beatles alike will appreciate how Mehldau breathes new life into lesser-known tracks, making Your Mother Should Know a remarkable listening experience and a compelling document of live artistry at its best.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Nonesuch
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 02/10/2023
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TRACKS
A1. I Am The Walrus
A2. Your Mother Should Know
A3. I Saw Her Standing There
A4. For No One
A5. Baby's In Black
A6. She Said, She Said
A7. Here, There And Everywhere
B1. If I Needed Someone
B2. Maxwell's Silver Hammer
B3. Golden Slumbers
B4. Life on Mars?
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