Tag: 2013
Nathan East & Daft Punk Win Grammy for Record of the Year for “Get Lucky”
by Veritas on Jan.27, 2014, under News, Press &Reviews
Earth, Wind, and Fire never won a Grammy Award for Record of the Year. Neither did Kool and the Gang, or Chic, or the Trammps. Instead, during the height of the disco era, the Academy was busy showering golden gramophones on The Eagles and Captain and Tennille. So for every music that ever laid down a groove in the ’70s, stretched out, and danced under the mirror ball, here’s some extremely belated validation from an industry that has always hesitated to recognize dance music. “Get Lucky,” the funky throwback smash by French electropop act Daft Punk, took the Record prize at tonight’s show.
San Diego’s Nathan East Performs With Daft Punk At Grammys
by Veritas on Jan.25, 2014, under News, Press &Reviews
During the Grammy Awards ceremony this Sunday, guitarist Nathan East will perform the bass line in a song that was hard to escape in 2013.
Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” is nominated for best performance by a pop duo. Their album “Random Access Memories” is nominated for album of the year. East is a veteran session musician and plays on a lot of the songs on Daft Punk’s album, including “Get Lucky.”
He says the French duo, pioneers in the electronic music scene, were really fun to work with. They were also very particular about the sound on each song.
“Every groove is meticulously looked at and honed,” East said by phone from Los Angeles.
Bring in the New Year with Fourplay.
by Veritas on Dec.31, 2013, under News, Photos
Fourplay rang in the holidays, with what has developed into a yearly closeout party each December, at the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City.
The entire Fourplay family would like to thank everyone who has contributed to an amazing year, and wishes everyone a wonderful 2014!
‘Quartette Humaine’ Selected Top 5 Records of 2013
by Veritas on Dec.20, 2013, under Event
France’s Culture Jazz has selected ‘Quartette Humaine’ among its Top 5 Records of 2013.
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Joonbug: Fourplay with another Magical Performance
by Veritas on Dec.19, 2013, under News, Press &Reviews
Jazz band Fourplay played at Blue Note Jazz Club all of last week, and we had the pleasure of checking them out Sunday night for their last NYC show. The light and soulful Jazz sounds were just the thing we needed, especially on these cold winter nights like we’ve been having. For those of you who have not been, the Blue Note boasts compact seating for an intimate experience, we suggest red wine and their delicious New York Cheesecake for the full effect.
All four musicians were extremely talented and complimented each other well blending their styles and showing their versatility playing both up-tempo and low-tempo songs. Nathan East started the night off with his whispery scatting and holiday themed melodies which progressed seamlessly into hypnotizing Jazz breakdowns. At several times during the set we were completely engulfed in the rambunctious chord progressions and percussions. Bob James delighted the audience with smooth and calming piano riffs interspersed with high energy sounds from the band. The verve of the whole performance was one that made you think of nothing but its many shining moments.
The New York Times is Jazzed about Fourplay
by Veritas on Dec.13, 2013, under News
Fourplay (Friday through Sunday) A few years ago the lineup of this contemporary-jazz supergroup changed significantly, as Larry Carlton vacated the guitar chair, making room for another suave technician, Chuck Loeb. The shift has worked seamlessly, like the interplay among the rest of the band: the keyboardist Bob James, the bassist Nathan East and the drummer Harvey Mason. Given the timing of this run, expect at least a nod to the band’s 1999 holiday album, “Snowbound.”
At 8 and 10:30 p.m., Blue Note, 131 West Third Street, Greenwich Village, (212) 475-8592, bluenote.net; $45 to $55 cover at tables, $30 to $35 at the bar, with a $5 minimum.
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Nathan East, bassist for Daft Punk, announces solo debut album details
by Veritas on Dec.06, 2013, under News
Stevie Wonder and Steely Dan’s Michael McDonald are among a host of guest stars to feature on the new record…
Daft Punk bassist Nathan East has announced plans for his first solo album.
East has recruited a host of guest stars including Stevie Wonder, American singer Sara Bareilles and Steely Dan’s Michael McDonald to work on the record. He has previously worked with all the artists on their own projects along with Eric Clapton and Beyonce.
He told Billboard: “It’s a celebration of my musical friends and my musical life over 30 years’ worth of experiences and influences. The one thing I’ve learned is that I love a collaborative effort, the spirit of making music with a lot of great musicians in the room.”
What Songs will Fourplay Perform?
by Veritas on Dec.05, 2013, under News
For the last shows of the year, Fourplay wants to know what the FANs want to hear!
Blue Note NYC
December 10 ~ 15, 2013
8:00 pm & 10:30 pm
Please let us know what you want to hear on our FACEBOOK page. Make sure you get to hear your favorite song!
This will be the last chance for some Fourplay in 2013!
Make It a Fourplay Holiday…Last Performance of the Year!
by Veritas on Dec.02, 2013, under News
December 10 – 15, 2013
8 pm & 10:30 pm
At the Legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City…
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James & Sanborn Sell Out in London
by Veritas on Nov.21, 2013, under News