Asked one's opinion about this, what can one say but state the obvious: what was wrong with the original?
This of course is the problem with all classic-inspired jazz: it dumbs down. It is precisely the opposite of the old formula; under the old formula a Schubert might take a simple folk song and smart it up -- introduce variations, harmonic parts, etc. Under this formula one takes a perfectly good complex piece and dumbs it down by adding the base section. The result is intended perhaps to be more familiar, informal and approachable but can't help making the impression of Bo Derek commenting on The Magic Mountain ("Madame Chauchat seems like a nice person but she should exercise more care when closing doors.")
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