If there is any one thing that defines Fourplay, besides being one of the most consistent and extraordinarily talented groups ever to grace the contemporary jazz scene, it is that the quartet has loads of class and, as the driving catalyst for one of the tracks on this newest album, Esprit de Four, demonstrates, compassion. (continue reading…)

If thirteen is lucky for some then all those who appreciate the enduring magic of the fabulous Fourplay will hit the jackpot with the band’s thirteenth CD, ‘Esprit De Four’ which will be released September 18 on Heads Up International, a division of Concord Music Group. In keeping with what has gone before the essence of ‘Esprit De Four’ is in the way, both individually and collectively, the players expertly interpret their own immaculate compositions and with writing credits shared around between band members Chuck Loeb, Bob James, Nathan East, and Harvey Mason, the album feels very much like a delicious throwback to the nineties and the early days of Fourplay.

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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)

It’s coming!

The new album from Fourplay…

Fourplay held a Master’s Class in Montreux, before putting on quite a show for a packed out house.

Fourplay swooned the crowd into a heady state before Herbie Hancock and Sergio Mendes got in on the action to bring the audience to a state of bliss.

Off stage, Fourplay was greeted by the legendary Quincy Jones, who has a special connection to the group, having introduced the world to the great Bob James.

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Fourplay lays it down with Firefly!