You will have only begun to scratch the surface by identifying the masterful Harvey Mason Sr. as just a percussionist.
Yes, his precision time keeping and versatility have placed him among THE most in-demand and most recorded session drummers of all-time.

He’s been hired by everyone from Barbra Streisand to James Brown to Mary J. to Herbie Hancock to Jennifer Hudson to Frank Sinatra to John Legend to the London Symphony Orchestra.

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Contemporary Jazz group Fourplay Lays It On The Line With The Release Of New Project,

“Esprit De Four” on Sept. 18th, 2012

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Esprit de Four explores the place where four unique perspectives become a single creative force…

Featuring “Put Our Hearts Together,” Bob James’ tribute to the victims of the devastating tsunami that struck Japan in March 2011.

When it comes to making music, four is often the magic number. From the Beatles to MJQ, many legendary quartets have made their mark in the classical, pop and jazz traditions. Maybe it’s the idea of four talented individuals, each approaching the other three from a unique perspective – like inspired travelers hailing from equidistant coordinates on a map – and bringing all of their talents to bear at a single point. Maybe it’s just the sheer mathematical symmetry and balance of the number itself. (continue reading…)

Bob James and Seiko at Landmark Studio

Be sure to tune in as each member of Fourplay sits down with Coffee Talk Jazz Radio to chat about the new album “Esprit de Four”, touring, and much more…

Harvey Mason = Sept 4

Chuck Loeb = Sept 11

Bob James = Sept 18

Nathan East = Sept 27

Show times: 7 pm – 10:30pm (Pacific)