Victor Lin presents the Music of The Beatles at Stanford Jazz Festival

The reason that Beatles songs are loved the world over by generation after generation turns out to be the same reason they lend themselves to great jazz interpretations: They all have strong melodies, interesting chord progressions, and great rhythm. Each year, pianist, violinist, and longtime SJW faculty member Victor Lin heads up a performance that explores the music of a particular era, composer, or performer. This year, he and his lineup of world-class artists will present and evening of jazz based on the music of the Beatles, whose songs are as much a part of our cultural DNA as of the great American songwriters. Indeed, the music of the Beatles is fertile ground for the jazz imagination: Some of the notable artists who have explored this realm are Wes Montgomery, Brad Mehldau, Bobby McFerrin, and many others. Expect the familiar to appear in unexpected ways....

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The reason that Beatles songs are loved the world over by generation after generation turns out to be the same reason they lend themselves to great jazz interpretations: They all have strong melodies, interesting chord progressions, and great rhythm. Each year, pianist, violinist, and longtime SJW faculty member Victor Lin heads up a performance that explores the music of a particular era, composer, or performer. This year, he and his lineup of world-class artists will present and evening of jazz based on the music of the Beatles, whose songs are as much a part of our cultural DNA as of the great American songwriters. Indeed, the music of the Beatles is fertile ground for the jazz imagination: Some of the notable artists who have explored this realm are Wes Montgomery, Brad Mehldau, Bobby McFerrin, and many others. Expect the familiar to appear in unexpected ways.

Sponsored in part by Sue and Lee David.

For more information on this event or to purchase tickets please visit http://www.stanfordjazz.org or call (650) 725-ARTS [2787]

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