Singer/songwriter and pianist Lisa Lauren's 4th CD is a compilation of Beatles tunes, endearingly titled, Lisa Lauren Loves the Beatles . A mix of pop, jazz, folk, and world music, the CD's understated, acoustic arrangem... more »ents bring new life to these classic favorites. Special appearances by Grammy award winning sax player David Sanborn, singer/songwriter Willy Porter, and high-profile Chicagoans like Howard Levy, Fareed Haque, Steve Rodby and Neal Alger give the compilation an added cachet.« less
Singer/songwriter and pianist Lisa Lauren's 4th CD is a compilation of Beatles tunes, endearingly titled, Lisa Lauren Loves the Beatles . A mix of pop, jazz, folk, and world music, the CD's understated, acoustic arrangements bring new life to these classic favorites. Special appearances by Grammy award winning sax player David Sanborn, singer/songwriter Willy Porter, and high-profile Chicagoans like Howard Levy, Fareed Haque, Steve Rodby and Neal Alger give the compilation an added cachet.
Frank C. Branchini | Edgewater, MD USA | 03/20/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I love The Beatles and I love Beatles tributes. I have hundreds of tribute CDs. This is one of the better ones. Lauren gives these songs folky and light-jazz treatments. A couple of well know jazz musicians appear on several tracks. Most of this works quite well. It is fun and interesting."
A refreshing take on the Beatles
Lewis Karp | Chicago | 02/22/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Lisa Lauren has been recording Beatle tunes for her entire career. She has finally done an entire albums worth, some of them heard before. They are jazzy interpretations-perfect Sunday morning kind of music. Her voice is lovely and the arrangements are perfect.
Guaranteed to please!"
I love the Beatles too. A favorable and biased review.
Scott Steinman | Evanston, Illinois USA | 07/06/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Lisa is a terrific artist. Her interpretations of The Beatles material are (in my humble opinion) among the finest. Using her own unique style, Lisa showcases the Beatles' exceptional song-writing and retains the essence of the original versions. Her vocal delivery is intimate, honest, and engaging. Lisa's piano accompaniment is fresh and interesting, a display of her impeccable taste and choices. Her performance is superb and true. Guest artists and supporting musicians, too many to name, are top notch. I'm proud to have helped Lisa in making this record."
The Beatles artistically reimagined
TWolferman | 01/31/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Long before The Invasion of the "Y" Girls (Britneys, Hilarys, Lindsays, etc.), female vocalists had a depth of tone and a smart, distinctive sense of style to interpret lyrics and uncover unexpected layers. Lisa Lauren is a throwback. She knows how to take you down what may seem a familiar path and surprise you with tuneful twists and detours. This is not a 'been there done that' Beatles reinvasion. It's a subtle, fully realized renaissance. The vocals are jazzily inventive. The stellar arrangements worthy of the material. Clearly, Lisa Lauren loves The Beatles. Lucky for us."
We love Lisa Lauren
Michele Weldon | Chicago, Illinois United States | 01/02/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Lisa Lauren is an exceptional talent with a broad versatility not often experienced in contemporary female vocalists. She brings a surprising depth and fresh emotionality to each Beatles' song, so it is at once familiar and completely original. I gave copies to all my friends for the holidays and will continue the practice all year. I highly recommend Lisa Lauren Loves the Beatles; her ardor is evident in every note and we can't help but love her, too."