Fourplay rang in the holidays, with what has developed into a yearly closeout party each December, at the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City. … Continue reading
Browsing December, 2013
Happy Holidays from Bob James…
I would like to wish all of my fans a Happy Holidays.
I have some of the greatest fans on the planet, which has enabled me to be very blessed this year. I would like to thank everyone for their support throughout the year.
Have a terrific holiday season, and stay tuned for some really exciting things in 2014!
‘Quartette Humaine’ Selected Top 5 Records of 2013
Joonbug: Fourplay with another Magical Performance
Jazz band Fourplay played at Blue Note Jazz Club all of last week, and we had the pleasure of checking them out Sunday night for their last NYC show. The light and soulful Jazz sounds were just the thing we needed, especially on these cold winter nights like we’ve been having. For those of you who have not been, the Blue Note boasts compact seating for an intimate experience, we suggest red wine and their delicious New York Cheesecake for the full effect.
All four musicians were extremely talented and complimented each other well blending their styles and showing their versatility playing both up-tempo and low-tempo songs. Nathan East started the night off with his whispery scatting and holiday themed melodies which progressed seamlessly into hypnotizing Jazz breakdowns. At several times during the set we were completely engulfed in the rambunctious chord progressions and percussions. Bob James delighted the audience with smooth and calming piano riffs interspersed with high energy sounds from the band. The verve of the whole performance was one that made you think of nothing but its many shining moments.
Fourplay’s Amazing Fans…
Having seen Fourplay in the Netherlands several months ago, a man and a woman decided to adventure across the ocean to experience one of the group’s legendary year ending performances at the Blue Note in New York City.
New York is Sirius about Fourplay
New York Daily News: Your Best Bet is Fourplay…
Jazz supergroup Fourplay is in the middle of a weeklong stand at the Blue Note.
If you’re not familiar with them, think of them as a jazz Steely Dan, a collection of solid studio players with some rock inclinations.
The group features piano luminary Bob James, fresh off touring with David Sanborn on their “Quartette Humaine” album, bass player Nathan East, whose bassline to Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” has swept the world, guitarist Chuck Loeb and drummer/producer Harvey Mason.
They’re in their 20th year together and their Blue Note shows tend to be a homecoming party. 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $35
The New York Times is Jazzed about Fourplay
Fourplay (Friday through Sunday) A few years ago the lineup of this contemporary-jazz supergroup changed significantly, as Larry Carlton vacated the guitar chair, making room for another suave technician, Chuck Loeb. The shift has worked seamlessly, like the interplay among the rest of the band: the keyboardist Bob James, the bassist Nathan East and the drummer Harvey Mason. Given the timing of this run, expect at least a nod to the band’s 1999 holiday album, “Snowbound.”
At 8 and 10:30 p.m., Blue Note, 131 West Third Street, Greenwich Village, (212) 475-8592, bluenote.net; $45 to $55 cover at tables, $30 to $35 at the bar, with a $5 minimum.
Flashback with Dave Brubeck
What Songs will Fourplay Perform?
For the last shows of the year, Fourplay wants to know what the FANs want to hear!
Blue Note NYC
December 10 ~ 15, 2013
8:00 pm & 10:30 pm
Please let us know what you want to hear on our FACEBOOK page. Make sure you get to hear your favorite song!