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Four80East is the Toronto based Nu jazz|electro jazz ensemble of Rob DeBoer ( Keyboard instrument|keyboards , Bass guitar|bass and guitar ) and Tony Grace ( Percussion instrument|percussion )cite web|url= http://jazztimes.com/articles/13614-round-3-four80east|title=Round 3 Four80East|author=Lucy Tauss|date=March 2003|publisher= JazzTimes |accessdate=August 1, 2011; accompanied by various session musician s.
Four80East began as a studio project when DeBoer and Grace, who had been writing, arranging and producing for other artists on their " Boomtang Records|Boomtang " label, put together material of their own and released it as " The Album (Four80East album)|The Album ", in 1997 in music|1997 . The Album was well received by critics and the public alike. It was followed by " Nocturnal (Four80East album)|Nocturnal " in 2001 in music|2001 , and " Round 3 " in 2002 in music|2002 . Their fourth album, " En Route (Four80East album)|En Route " was released in 2007 in music|2007 . Their fifth CD, Roll On, was released in 2009. Although Four80East began as a studio concept, they have evolved into a live act.
Four80East's music is characterized by a distinctive melodic atmosphere; underpinned by a strong bass groove. They are featured on the 2007 compilation album, The Weather Channel Presents: The Best of Smooth Jazz .
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http://www.four80east.com/ Official site
http://www.amazon.com/s? search-type=ss& index=music& field-artist=Four80East Four80East at Amazon.com
