“By embracing change while staying true to its mission, Fourplay continues into its third decade as one of contemporary jazz’s finest ensembles.”

Jazziz

“Fourplay may not have invented smooth jazz, but it remains the class of the field, always pushing the idiom forward in both its jazz and pop directions. The quartet’s fine 11^th outing is sparked by new guitarist Chuck Loeb, who melds seamlessly with the group’s signature sonic palette and superior writing and arranging.”

Bass Player

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101 Eastbound
Composed by Nathan East from their album “Fourplay”

Pineapple Getaway
Composed by Harvey Mason from their album “Let’s Touch the Sky”

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Fourplay would like to salute John Gross for over 33 years of supporting Fourplay throughout their career, and championing the Smooth Jazz movement.  John is the owner of Gross Communications, and WLOQ, Smooth Jazz 103.1fm, in Orlando, Florida.

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This charity recording project, named “Jazz For Japan,” was conceived by Larry Robinson, a former jazz drummer and now CEO of Avatar Records.

“I told them that many of the American Jazz musicians tour Japan numerous times a year,” he explained. “It was at that moment the seeds of Jazz For Japan were born. Within five days we called all our jazz friends and put together this truly amazing line up of musicians to record at Hollywood’s famous Capitol Recording Studio who all donated their time.”, says Robinson.

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Fourplay has sold out it’s April tour of the east coast.  Every show of the tour is sold out, and all proceeds from T-shirt sales will go to benefit our friends, family, and fans in Japan.  The proceeds will go to provide bottled water for those who are facing the struggle of survival in the aftermath of the tsunami.

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Fourplay held down the Blue Note, Tokyo from December 5 – 8, 2010, giving chilled out Jazz performances perfectly suited for the legendary Blue Note.

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Bob James, Nathan East, Taizo Takemoto, Chuck Loeb, & Harvey Mason

On December 10, 2010, Fourplay had the privilege of performing with the New Japan Philharmonic Symphony.  The symphony was under the direction of conductor, Taizo Takemoto.

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