Nathan East and his All-Star band - Live in Hong Kong

By: Support Live Music Company Limited
 
KOWLOON, Hong Kong - Nov. 26, 2015 - PRLog -- Nathan East and his All-Star band - Live in Hong Kong

When:
Saturday 19th December 2015

Where: Academic Community Hall, HK Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong

Time: Shows at 4.30pm and 8.15pm – plus VIP sound check and meet and greet at 3.00pm

December in Hong Kong is packed full of events and parties.

But if there’s one thing you should see it’s Nathan East and his All-Star Band.

You won’t be disappointed.

Who is Nathan East?

Chances are you've spent your whole life listening to Nathan East.

You just never knew it. Until now…

For the last 40 years Nathan East has been churning out hit songs with artists as legendary as Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, George Harrison, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Barbra Streisand, Kenny Loggins, Anita Baker, Lionel Richie, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder and Babyface.

In fact, he is credited on over 2000 recordings.

His genre-crossing groove has earned him both the recognition and the boundary-busting respect of his peers.

And that’s illustrated by his current appearances on three hit records as diverse as Andrea Bocelli's Passione, Daft Punk's Random Access Memories and Eric Clapton’s The Breeze.

Why am I telling you all this?

Because Nathan East and his All-Star Band are performing live in Hong Kong.

For one day only.

You can see them at Academic Community Hall in Kowloon Tong on Saturday 19th December 2015.

There are 2 shows; 4.30pm and 8.15pm.

And a VIP sound check and meet and greet at 3.00pm.

Come and meet Nathan and the band - get autographs, take photos, get tips on how to improve your playing – they’ll even sign your instrument if you like.

Get your tickets now at www.supportlivemusic.net

The shows will be packed with hits from Nathan’s Grammy nominated album – Nathan East.

Released in March 2014 it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart and spent 34 weeks at No.1 on smoothjazz.com.

It also went to No. 1 on both the iTunes and Barnes & Noble Jazz album charts.

The album includes performances by Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Michael McDonald, Ray Parker, Jr., Bob James and Sara Barielles.

As well as the number one hit Daft Funk – an ode to Grammy Award winning Daft Punk’s ‘Record of the Year’ and hit single Get Lucky.

Don’t miss your chance to see some of the greatest musicians of the modern era right here in Hong Kong.

Get your tickets now at www.supportlivemusic.net

Who are Nathan’s All-Star band?

Michael Thompson


Michael began his career touring with Joe Cocker and Cher before earning a 4-year house gig on the hit series Fame. Since then he’s worked regularly with producers like David Foster, Babyface and Quincy Jones. His amazing list of credits includes Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Toni Braxton, Phil Collins, Rod Stewart, The Scorpions, Christina Aguilera, Michael Bolton, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Gloria Estefan, Michael Bublé, Shania Twain, Lionel Richie, Ray Charles, Barbra Streisand, Patti Labelle, The Eagles, LeAnn Rimes and Michael McDonald.

Steve Ferrone

Steve Ferrone is a former member of the Average White Band and has recorded and performed with numerous other high-profile acts including; Slash, Chaka Khan, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Whitney Houston, Duran Duran, Scritti Politti,  Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, Bee Gees, Brian May, Anita Baker, George Benson, Jonathan Butler, Freddie King, Tracy Chapman, Pat Metheny, Marcus Miller, Steve Winwood, Michael W. Smith, Morrissey–Mullen, Dick Morrissey, Jeffrey Osborne, Paul Simon, Bernie Worrell and Jaco Pastorius, Bryan Ferry, Climie Fisher, Peter Frampton, Jeff Golub, Rick James and Johnny Cash.

Jack Lee

Jack Lee is Korea’s most recognized world class jazz guitarist. He has performed, toured and recorded with artists such as Pat Metheny, Bob James, Nathan East, Harvey Mason, Lee Ritenour, Bob Mintzer, Dave Grusin, Toninho Horta, Cassandra Wilson, Billy Kilson, Chris Botti, Kazumi Watanabe, Earl Klugh, Larry Coryell, Danny Gottlieb, Mike Brecker, Chico Freeman, Dave Grusin, Harvey Mason and many more.

James East

James East (Nathan’s brother) gave up his day job in 1991 to focus on his music. He began touring and recording internationally with stars including Lionel Richie, Laura Pausini, Toni Braxton, Patti LaBelle, James Ingram, Ralph Johnson of Earth, Wind & Fire, Sergio Mendes, Eric Clapton, Tommy Simms, Patti Austin, David Foster, Clint Black, Celine Dion and Elton John. James has also performed for King Bhumibol Adulya of Thailand and Christmas at the Vatican for Pope John Paul II.

Kaleb James

Kaleb James was born and raised in Queens, New York. He began performing professionally in his early teens and since then has toured as keyboardist, vocalist and/or bandmaster for artists such as: Lenny Kravitz, Ai, SMAP, Macy Gray, Coco Lee, Oliver Lake, Misia, Judith Hill, Monday Michiru, Fred Wesley and the JB’s, AK-69, Elisha LaVerne and Tortoise Matsumoto.

Norihito Sumitomo

Norihito Sumitomo is a Japanese musician, composer and orchestrator. He plays the saxophone, EWI (which he helped to develop for Akai Professional) and keyboards. He is most well-known for composing the scores for TV dramas and live-action movies. He composed music and theme songs for the TV series Shikabane Hime and music for the video game Gran Turismo 5. His film scores include the movies Thermae Romae, Asura, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods and Majin Buu Saga of Dragon Ball Kai.

Quotes:

“He’s just one of the baddest bass players there ever was” Babyface.

“Most other bass players that I’ve ever played with, they played but they just play loud.  Nathan plays everything with feeling.” Eric Clapton.

“Nathan East is the most famous person you don’t know you already know,” Chris Gero, founder/VP of the Yamaha Entertainment Group.

Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFR4KqJllhQ – Nathan East talks about coming to Hong Kong



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aZpePtetBw – Short film about the making of Nathan East’s Grammy Nominated solo album featuring many big names

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07GgekHHud8 – Official video for the Number 1 hit single Daft Funk

Links:

www.supportlivemusic.net  – Tickets and event details

http://nathaneast.com/ (http://www.nathaneast.com/)

For further information please contact:

Sharon Chan at Support Live Music Productions

Sharon.chan@supportlivemusic.net

And thank you for Supporting Live Music wherever you are.

Media Contact
Sharon Chan
sharon.chan@supportlivemusic.net
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