Fourplay Bassist Nathan East Makes Kenosha, Wisconsin Appearance on March 21
 Yamaha Artist Nathan East |
Jazz enthusiasts and musicians from across the region are invited to Kenosha’s world famous Brat Stop on March 21 as Music Center Inc. and Yamaha present an evening with electric bass guitar virtuoso and Yamaha Artist Nathan East. The event will include performances, demos, an autograph session and product giveaways from Yamaha Guitars.
While still a teenager, East drew the attention of Barry White, becoming a member of the Love Unlimited Orchestra. Since then, he has recorded, toured and co-written songs with Anita Baker, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Babyface, Quincy Jones, Al Jarreau and co-wrote the hit “Easy Lover” with Phil Collins and Philip Bailey. His background in jazz and pop has earned him most valuable player at the International Rock Awards and “Bassist of the Year” at the National Smooth Jazz Awards. East is one of the original members of contemporary jazz group Fourplay along with Bob James and Harvey Mason, and has developed his own Signature Series bass guitar for Yamaha. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music from University of California San Diego and has authored several critically acclaimed instructional videos.
East’s appearance on Monday, March 21 will begin at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m., and is free to all ages. The Brat Stop is located at 12304 75th Street (Highway 50 and Interstate 94) in Kenosha, Wisc. To contact the venue, please call (262) 857-2011 or (262) 697-9393.
While still a teenager, East drew the attention of Barry White, becoming a member of the Love Unlimited Orchestra. Since then, he has recorded, toured and co-written songs with Anita Baker, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Babyface, Quincy Jones, Al Jarreau and co-wrote the hit “Easy Lover” with Phil Collins and Philip Bailey. His background in jazz and pop has earned him most valuable player at the International Rock Awards and “Bassist of the Year” at the National Smooth Jazz Awards. East is one of the original members of contemporary jazz group Fourplay along with Bob James and Harvey Mason, and has developed his own Signature Series bass guitar for Yamaha. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music from University of California San Diego and has authored several critically acclaimed instructional videos.
East’s appearance on Monday, March 21 will begin at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m., and is free to all ages. The Brat Stop is located at 12304 75th Street (Highway 50 and Interstate 94) in Kenosha, Wisc. To contact the venue, please call (262) 857-2011 or (262) 697-9393.
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