Press &Reviews
Jazz Times Says It’s Time for Fourplay
by Veritas on Nov.30, 2012, under Press &Reviews
Guitar World Talks ‘Esprit De Four’ & Smooth Jazz with Chuck Loeb
by Veritas on Nov.30, 2012, under Press &Reviews
Chuck Loeb Discusses the New Fourplay Album, and the Allure of Smooth Jazz.
Chuck Loeb is more than just a guitarist. He’s the consummate musician.
In a career that spans four decades, he’s proven himself to be a versatile composer, arranger and producer in a wide range of musical styles. In 2010, Loeb joined the smooth jazz super-group, Fourplay, joining musical giants Nathan East (bass), Bob James (keyboards) and Harvey Mason (drums).
Fourplay’s latest release, Esprit De Four, continues the trend of beautiful arrangements and tasty licks that has made the quartet world renowned.
I spoke with Loeb about the new album and his creative process as well as what he thinks makes smooth jazz so appealing. He also gives advice on the best way to approach the instrument when it comes to improvisation.
From Paris to Lagos…Fourplay is Everywhere
by Veritas on Nov.29, 2012, under Press &Reviews
Fourplay has been criss-crossing the globe, making stops in the U.S., Asia, Europe, and Africa.
‘Esprit De Four’ is a Luxury Experience
by Veritas on Nov.23, 2012, under Press &Reviews
Fourplay is back with their release Esprit De Four, from a band that has continued to cast their magic on the Jazz world for more than two decades and twelve releases, it is crisp, progressive, funky at times, and always engaging.
Take It to the Entertainment Bank…Fourplay Delivers Another Classic Album
by Veritas on Nov.11, 2012, under News, Press &Reviews
Fourplay, the contemporary jazz group known for their incredibly smooth jazz, recently released their newest album, “Esprit De Four”. Let me just say this: Some things only get better with time, and Fourplay appears to be in that category. The album is sizzling hot from the moment it begins until the very last note is played, (continue reading…)
‘Esprit de Four’ is at Home in O’s Place
by Veritas on Nov.11, 2012, under Press &Reviews
The now legendary smooth jazz band Fourplay is back with fresh music to delight old fans and cultivate a new audience.
Nathan East: The Huffington Post Interview
by Veritas on Nov.03, 2012, under Press &Reviews
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Harvey Mason: The Huffington Post Interview
by Veritas on Nov.03, 2012, under Press &Reviews
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Bass Great Nathan East on Music & Fourplay
by Veritas on Oct.31, 2012, under Press &Reviews
The former San Diegan is one of the most in-demand bassists of the past 30 years.
Get out of town!
It was while earning his degree in music at UC San Diego in the late 1970s that budding bass guitar great Nathan East received perhaps the best advice anyone has given him.
Chuck Loeb: The Huffington Post Interview
by Veritas on Oct.29, 2012, under Press &Reviews
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