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Chuck Loeb perfect fit with Fourplay

by John Ernesto 9. July 2010 09:39

A group from the Berks Jazz Fest celebrated the "Fourth of July" by traveling to the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City to see the legendary jazz group Fourplay perform.

It was our chance to see Chuck Loeb perform with the group, featuring Bob James on piano, Nathan East on bass, and Harvey Mason on drums, for the first time.

The musical fireworks onstage during the 80-minute set made the banzai trip well worth it. It was clear to the packed club that the addition of Chuck, who replaced Larry Carlton recently, has brought a new energy to the band.

The set featured a classy, solo rendition of "America" by Bob James, and a preview of a song from Fourplay's new CD, which will be released in the fall. The crowd went crazy as the band ripped through the Chuck Loeb-written tune titled "Third Degree."

It's not easy following guitar legends Lee Ritenour and Larry Carlton, but Chuck Loeb appears more than ready to make his mark with the band.

There's a good chance Fourplay will be one of the featured acts at the 21st annual Berks Jazz Fest.











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BAM! Koz bandleader/co-host for new Emeril TV show

by John Ernesto 15. April 2010 07:25

Dave Koz' musical career is always evolving.

The popular saxophonist now is taking on the challenge of being the bandleader and co-host for the new original series "The Emeril Lagasse Show," which debuts this Sunday at 8 p.m. on the ION network. (Check your local cable listings.)

The one-hour, weekly show will combine Emeril's love of food, entertaining, music and fun as he gives new meaning to the phrase "let the good times roll."

Each show will feature a different theme -- complete with celebrity guests, music and, of course, food.

Koz has assembled a first-rate group of New York-based musicians, including guitarist Jeff Golub, keyboardist Philippe Saisse, drummer Skoota Warner, and bassist Conrad Korsch. Golub and Saisse both have performed many times at the Berks Jazz Fest.

CLICK HERE for backstage photos from "The Emeril Lagasse Show."

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Congratulations to Chuck Loeb!

by John Ernesto 21. February 2010 09:03

The news that Chuck Loeb was joining jazz supergroup Fourplay was music to the hears of his many Berks Jazz Fest friends.

Last week, Fourplay management announced that guitarist Larry Carlton was ending a 12-year stint with the band to pursue other musical challenges. The band quickly announced that Loeb was joining Bob James, Nathan East and Harvey Mason.

It always a great feeling when you see good things happenging to good people. Chuck Loeb is one of the good guys in the business.

When you see Chuck at the Berks Jazz Fest, please take the time to congratulate him and wish him well!

You can see the first Chuck Loeb-version of Fourplay live at the Seabreeze Jazz Festival in Destin, Florida, on April 18.

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