‘Esprit de Four’ moves to #2 on Jazz Charts!
by Veritas on Oct.13, 2012, under News
Fourplay’s Esprit de Four has moved to #2 on the Contemporary Jazz Chart!
The Jazz Project takes a look at ‘Esprit de Four’
by Veritas on Oct.12, 2012, under Press &Reviews
Fourplay’s new recording, Esprit de Four, is another fine example of contemporary jazz. This is the kind of music that connects with its soul-searching passion and its sweetness of heart. Among the more notable tracks is the Bob James’s composition “Put Our Hearts Together,” which he wrote for a concert in a region of Japan severely impacted by the tsunami of 2011. It appears as both an instrumental and vocal version on the CD. Japanese pop star Seiko Matsuda lends her voice to this moving tribute.
Legendary Bassist Nathan East chats with Coffee Talk Jazz Radio
by Veritas on Oct.07, 2012, under Press &Reviews
“How does one attain the type of musical diversity, popularity, and longevity in the music business as grammy winning bassist, songwriter and vocalist Nathan East?
Find out…
Fourplay Cruisin’ with Dave Koz
by Veritas on Oct.01, 2012, under Photos
Fourplay serenades the seas of the Mediterranean with Dave Koz.
The All Music Review of ‘Esprit de Four’
by Veritas on Oct.01, 2012, under Press &Reviews
For over 20 years, the collaborative ensemble Fourplay has grown ever more cohesive in its approach to modern jazz. When the three founding members added guitarist Chuck Loeb to the lineup for 2010’s Let’s Touch the Sky, the group attained perfect dialogic balance.
The Legendary Bob James Breaks It Down with Coffee Talk Jazz
by Veritas on Sep.29, 2012, under Press &Reviews
Keyboardist, arranger and producer Bob James has played a major role in establishing the smooth jazz genre.
“Angela”, the instrumental theme from the sitcom Taxi, is probably Bob James’ most well-known work to date, plus he’s a founding member of the Grammy winning group Fourplay. (continue reading…)
“December Dream” from the Fourplay album ‘Esprit de Four’
by Veritas on Sep.28, 2012, under Videos
Fourplay is Spreading across the Land…
by Veritas on Sep.28, 2012, under News
On a visit to Chiang Mai, one could end up at the Airport Central Plaza. The Plaza is a 5 story mall with virtually everything one can imagine.
Sounds of Timeless Jazz…’Esprit de Four’
by Veritas on Sep.28, 2012, under Press &Reviews
Keyboardist Bob James, bassist/vocalist Nathan East, guitarist Chuck Loeb and drummer/percussionist Harvey Mason offer listeners a solid program of brand new compositions written by each of them on their latest release titled Esprit de Four.
Fourplay’s “Esprit de Four” Debut @ #1 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Chart
by Veritas on Sep.28, 2012, under Press &Reviews
Jazz Group Fourplay Reaches #1 on Billboards Contemporary Jazz Charts This Week with “Esprit de Four”!
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