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Is there anything that Paul McCartney cannot do?

McCartney is a musician, artist, actor and writer. In his musical career, he was a founding member of The Beatles – or The Silver Beatles, depending on how far back in the band's history is looked into – one of the most iconic bands in the 20th century.

Since the 1960s, McCartney – and drummer Ringo Starr – have been making solo and group projects after the Liverpool based group disbanded.

Today marks the release of McCartney's newest project, "Kisses on the Bottom."

Prior to this album, McCartney released "Electric Arguments" in 2008 under the name The Fireman. The album had an edgy, modern and almost soulful rock approach to it that mimicked The Beatles in a way.

What separates this full-length album from the rest of Sir Paul's repertoire is that it's a jazz album.

"Kisses on the Bottom" features the talents of Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder and jazz vocalist and pianist Diana Krall with her band.

However, not all the songs are originals.

McCartney dips back into his past and covers songs by Fats Waller, like "I'm Gonna Sit Down and Write Myself a Letter," which leads the album.

Other tracks are Nat Cole's "It's Only a Paper Moon" and "My One and Only Love" by Frank Sinatra.

McCartney has always been an inspiration and will be the giant that artists of today and tomorrow will stand on. While he is known mostly as a Beatle, a member of Wings and a solo artist, this jazz album should not be left to the side.

According to itunes.apple.com, jazz was an inspiring music in McCartney's early life and even a motivating factor for his songwriting.

While songs from this album may not make their appearance on Top 40 radio or maybe even have the slightest chance of appearing on a few top whatever mainstream lists, this album is a treasure.

These songs, the latest installment in McCartney's career, bring the listener back to his roots, his childhood and some of his initial inspirations. The listener is being taken back into an intimate recollection of the beginnings of one of the most memorable musicians of all time.

While it is sentimental that McCartney covers songs from his fondest memories, it would have been nice to see an almost completely original jazz album, which would have made this excellent piece of recording even greater.

Overall, "Kisses on the Bottom" is a beautiful, smooth and relaxing album by Sir Paul himself and deserves – at the very least – a listen.

"Kisses on the Bottom" is out in stores and online today.

Rating: 3 out of 4 stars

Story: MICHAEL BRAGG, Lifestyles Editor