Nathan East Releases “Father Son” Album with Son Noah: Features Clapton, Beatles Cover, and Jazz Icons
Nathan East has made a remarkable career by playing bass for all sorts of artists like Eric Clapton, Kenny Loggins, Stevie Wonder, Phil Collins, and even Judas Priest. Now he’s released a debut album with a new artist: his son.
Father Son is the first collaborative album between East and his 24-year old son, Noah, who plays piano and the Hammond B3. Together they perform original compositions as well as jazz classics and a reimagining of the Beatles hit “Yesterday.”
“As a father, you try to lead by example,” East says. “Noah showed extraordinary talent from an early age and it’s been a joy to watch him grow into a sought-after artist in his own right. I couldn’t be more proud of the musician and person he has become, and this album is truly a dream come true.”
The process has been equally special for Noah, who stated, “Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and I’ve been incredibly fortunate to witness my dad’s career up close. Growing up around so many different amazing musicians has provided me with a rich musical background, which has immensely shaped my playing. Recording this album together is an experience I will cherish forever.”
Some of the songs are strictly duo, but they’re also joined by a wealth of talent including Eric Clapton (with whom Nathan has recorded and toured for over four decades), Hubert Laws, Seiko Matsuda, Merry Clayton, Billy Valentine, and more.
Check out their deep groove on “Yesterday”:
Father Son is out now on Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, and other streaming platforms.
Father Son Track List:
- Intro
- Close To Home (Feat. Eric Clapton)
- UTOPIANOAH
- My Favorite Things
- Yesterday
- Reminisce (feat. Jack Lee)
- Hard Times (feat. Billy Valentine & Eric Clapton)
- Over the Rainbow
- Killer Joe (feat. Hubert Laws)
- Until You Come Back to Me (feat. Merry Clayton)
- How Deep Is Your Love (feat. Seiko Matsuda)
- On the Sunny Side of the Street
- Postludium
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
