The group Fourplay is no new name to the contemporary jazz arena having been around since 1991 and currently employing Bob James (keyboards), Nathan East (bass, vocals), Chuck Loeb (guitars, synths) and Harvey Mason (drums, percussion, vibes & synth).  Since 2008 they have released three albums on the Heads Up label.  I mention this because I’ve always been impressed with this label’s attention to detail when it comes to producing good sound—i.e. audiophile quality.

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Bob James recently sat down with the Jake Feinberg Show for a chat.

Click on the link below for access to the interview!

http://ia601506.us.archive.org/8/items/TheBobJamesInterview/JFS_2012-12-07.mp3

Listen to Bob James’ interview with Talking Smooth Jazz!

The legendary Harvey Mason sits down with Minneapolis’ Spud Too Tight of the Producer’s Corner…

Harvey Mason Interview Part 1

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The incomparable Chuck Loeb sits down with Minneapolis’ Spud Too Tight of the Producer’s Corner…

Chuck Loeb Interview Part 1

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“December Dream“ has been nominated for

Best Instrumental Composition!

With more than 20 years together and a dozen records under their belts, Nathan East and the members of Fourplay show no signs of slowing down.

The quartet’s latest release, Esprit De Four, continues the trend of exceptional musicianship and songwriting prowess that’s become a staple of the smooth jazz super group. There are amazing grooves and melodies in “Firefly,” “All I Wanna Do” and the beautiful “Put Our Hearts Together,” which was written as a tribute for the people of Japan following the devastating tsunami. Alongside Chuck Loeb (guitar), Bob James (keyboards) and Harvey Mason (drums), East shows why he’s one of the most in-demand bassists in music today.

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Fourplay visited the great city of San Diego on November 2, 2012 for a show at Anthology.  The response last year was terrific, and this year’s show was no exception!

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