Canadian Smoothies 2011
Congratulations to Rob and Tony! Along with Andy Scott, they picked up the "Best Original Composition" award at this year's New Canadian Smoothies (formerly the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards). Rob is pictured alongside Bettie Grace Miner, the designer of the "Smoothie". Thanks to all who voted!
Michael Dunston EP Released
Michael Dunston's new EP, "My Love" is now available on iTunes! Produced by Four80east and co-written with longtime collaborator Andy Scott, this 3-song gem is catching the attention of soulsters in the know. The title track, "Soul Revolution", is on its way to becoming a nu-soul classic...
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Four80East has been sharing the stage with the talented Marcus Anderson for the last couple of years. They have now produced one of the songs on Marcus’ brand new album, “Now”. The track is called “M-Powered”… Read More →
New name, same great party! The 2011 New Canadian Smoothies were once again held at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, and featured a who’s who of Smooth Jazz artists, including Dave Koz, Paul Brown, Warren Hill and Mindi Abair. Our very own Michael Dunston brought the house to their feet Read More →
Rob and Tony are pleased to announce the release of Jack Prybylski’s new album, “Out of the Box”. Produced by Four80East, the album features several tracks written by them as well as some inspired covers, including a groovy version of Rod Stewart’s “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy”. Read More →
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…and by that I mean from Daylight Savings to Standard Time. How did it get to be Fall already? What a crazy run since last we spoke… Philly, NYC, Dayton, Boston, Branford CT, Orlando, Syracuse, Tucson, LA, and Harrisburg. Then back to Orlando. Planes, Trains, Automobiles and Boats. Thanks to everyone who came out to see us this season,... [Read more...]
…and I can’t believe it’s half over already! After kicking things off in Windsor, ON, we went on a great little run with Shilts and Matt Marshak in the Mid-West. Wonderful crowds, and great hangs. Dodged some tornadoes and made some new friends. We were treated very well! Added another fabulous bass player to our roster –... [Read more...]
The one question we’ve probably been asked the most in interviews over the years is, “How would you classify your music?”. And in all this time, we’ve never managed to come up with a consistent, coherent answer. “Groove-Jazz”? “Electro-Jazz”? “Nu-Jazz”? “Trance-Jazz”? “Cinematic-Funk-Fusion-Chill-Jazz”? ... [Read more...]
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