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More than just a jazz guitarist, Chuck Loeb has proven himself
to be a versatile composer, arranger and producer in a wide
range of musical styles and contexts. In addition to fronting
several of his own bands and projects, and compiling an impressive
discography stretching back to the late 1980s, Loeb has also
worked the other side of the mixing board to produce a number
of high-profile artists, including Spyro Gyra, Bob James,
Walter Beasley, Larry Coryell and Kim Waters. He's also composed
the score for numerous television programs (CNN, ABC News
Nightline, CBS Up to the Minute) and has crafted the theme
music for the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves, and
performed on several motion picture soundtracks (Turner and
Hootch, The Untouchables, Mixed Nuts). Indeed, there are few
stones on the musical landscape that Chuck Loeb has left unturned.
On January 23, 2007, this Renaissance man joins Heads Up
International with the worldwide release of Presence (HUCD
3117), an album that recognizes the importance of the human
element - not just in the crafting of music, but in everyday
life. "Nowadays, there's a lot of music that gets created
in a laboratory," says Loeb, who enlisted musicians various
incarnations of his live band to craft the album. "We
all have computers, and we do things long distance. But it
never ceases to amaze me how, as soon as you put the live
musicians into the equation, it's their presence that brings
the thing to life. That's the idea behind the album title
- the effect that an individual's personality has on the music,
both in the context of a recording and in a live setting."
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full Online Press Kit at Heads Up International's site
Mike Wilpizeski
E-mail: mikew@headsup.com
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“If his dynamite new CD
is any indication, it’ll be a while before he’s
ready to watch the action from the sidelines as an elder
statesman with nothing left to play but the oldies…
Loeb has made a cool and progressive contemporary jazz
CD that does the genre proud.”
- JazzTimes (read
the full review)
“Chuck Loeb is more than
just a guitarist, he's a Renaissance man of music -
a composer, arranger and producer in many areas of music.
He played with Stan Getz, Chico Hamilton and Hubert
Laws. He has been involved in production with Spyro
Gyra, Larry Coryell and others, done scores for TV programs
and movie soundtracks - including The Untouchables.
Loeb wanted to stress the human element in his new album,
getting away from doing things long distance and without
all the players being together in the studio…
this one is a delight and I wanted to hear more!”
- Audiophile Audition
(read
the full review)
“…a virtually perfect
jazz album…Chuck Loeb’s Presence definitely
has its own charisma and has its own brand of magnetism.”
- TheCelebrityCafe.com
(read
the full review)
“The eleven track disc brings
in the human element of interaction among musicians
while at the same time invoking feelings from the artist.”
- Smooth Jazz Daily
“The latest from the guitar
jazz man that seems to have done it all but doesn't
seem to know how to play a jaded note is a spunky outing
that tickles and pleases the ear like a pro. Loeb doesn't
hem himself in and feels free to do covers with his
stamp, pay tribute to heroes and just let the muse lead
him on the way.”
- Midwest Record Recap
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"People seem to instantly connect
with Chuck's melodic and lyrical ideas."
- Playback Feb/Mar '02
"Chuck Loeb is the Clark
Kent of jazz guitar...onstage with his electric guitar,
Mr. Loeb is transformed into someone capable of rousing
an audience with his bold musicianship..."
- NY Times
"An elegant blend of comfort and
anticipation, familiarity and surprise."
- Jazziz review of "The
Music Inside”"
"Chuck Loeb is one of those
wonderful artists who brings together: people and artists;
artists and artists; different kinds of music."
- Jazz Exodus
"There continues to be a uniqueness
about Loeb's compositions and their groovy, melodic
lines."
- Jazz Exodus, Spring 2001
"All
There Is proves to be
another well-crafted mixture of tunes by an artist who
undoubtedly has made a name for himself in the world
of smooth jazz."
- WLOO 103.1 Smooth
Jazz, 9/02
"Adventurous and very satisfying,
eBop reveals a new dimension to Loeb's already prodigious
talent."
- Jazz Times, 10/03
"Keeps the listener guessing from tune
to tune with unique stylistic and production curveballs." |
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