4te! - City Jazz (2022) [Hi-Res]

City Jazz is a collection of re-imagined Japanese and Cantonese classics, which is a veritable journey through sonic styles and emotion, riddled with well-thought-out arrangements and creative interpretations that simply cannot be done any better by any other group of musicians, as the main man/musical director/producer/pianist of 4te!, KRIZ B was quoted saying in a previous interview: "it's always a big challenge and not as easy as it would seem, re-imagining these well-loved classics; my task is to spin it 180 degrees yet maintain the melody and the spirit of the song," City Jazz is a very entertaining and well-rounded album for both the novice, casual listener, and has the rare ability - in its accessibility - to reach even the most discerning aficionado of the genre.

Sophisticated instrumentation arranged by 2021/2022 Hong Kong Golden Melody Award winner, Asia Pop Music Godfather and Band Leader KRIZ B.

4te! ’s name is a play on the word “forte,” which is the musical dynamic for loud or strong. The name is an apt representation of the tremendous talents of the seasoned musicians behind it. 4te! comprises musical director/producer/pianist KRIZ B (鮑比達), drummer Hang Tzu “Fish” Yu, guitarist Alan Kwan, and bassist Tsang Tak Hong. The group is best-known for crafting music in the pop-jazz fusion genre.

"Strongly recommended for fans of fusion jazz, smooth jazz, and contemporary jazz collectors."

Kriz B, piano, keyboards
Alan Kwan, guitar
Tsang Tak Hong, bass
Hang Tzu “Fish” Yu, drums