Chuck Loeb (December 7, 1955 – July 31, 2017) was an American jazz guitaris… Read Full Bio ↴Chuck Loeb (December 7, 1955 – July 31, 2017) was an American jazz guitarist and a member of the groups Steps Ahead and Fourplay.
Loeb was born in Nyack, New York, near New York City. At a young age, he listened to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Cream, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan. According to a 2005 JazzTimes article, the first song he learned on guitar was Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone", which he would later play at a guest appearance with Dylan. He discovered jazz when he was sixteen through the music of guitarists Wes Montgomery, George Benson, John McLaughlin, and Pat Martino. At that point, Loeb chose to become a musician and "never thought of doing anything else".
He studied with local music teachers, then traveled to Philadelphia and became a student of jazz guitarist Dennis Sandole. In New York City, he learned from Jim Hall. For two years he attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, then left in 1976 to seek professional work in New York City.
In New York, Loeb played with Chico Hamilton, Ray Barreto, and Hubert Laws. Starting in 1979, he was a member of Stan Getz's group.[5] Getz later became the best man at his wedding to singer Carmen Cuesta. Loeb and Mitchel Forman, who was also in Getz's group, formed the jazz fusion band Metro (1994). In the 1980s, he was a member of the group Steps Ahead, which included Michael Brecker, someone Loeb credits as an influence. He replaced Larry Carlton as guitarist in Fourplay (2010).
Loeb and his wife have recorded together, with Cuesta providing vocals on his albums and Loeb playing on Cuesta's albums, and their daughters Lizzy and Christina contributing vocals.
Loeb began a solo career in 1988 with his debut album My Shining Hour on the Japanese record label Pony Canyon. He released subsequent albums on DMP Digital Music Products until receiving commercial success with Shanachie Records on The Music Inside (1996). The title song from the album held the number one position on the jazz charts for six weeks. Later, he produced Moon, the Stars, & the Setting Sun (1998), Listen(1999) In a Heartbeat (2001), and All There Is (2002).
Loeb's music has appeared on TV shows, commercials, and movie soundtracks, including The Untouchables, You've Got Mail, and Hitch.
Loeb died on July 31, 2017, aged 61 after suffering from cancer for several years.
Loeb was born in Nyack, New York, near New York City. At a young age, he listened to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Cream, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan. According to a 2005 JazzTimes article, the first song he learned on guitar was Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone", which he would later play at a guest appearance with Dylan. He discovered jazz when he was sixteen through the music of guitarists Wes Montgomery, George Benson, John McLaughlin, and Pat Martino. At that point, Loeb chose to become a musician and "never thought of doing anything else".
He studied with local music teachers, then traveled to Philadelphia and became a student of jazz guitarist Dennis Sandole. In New York City, he learned from Jim Hall. For two years he attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, then left in 1976 to seek professional work in New York City.
In New York, Loeb played with Chico Hamilton, Ray Barreto, and Hubert Laws. Starting in 1979, he was a member of Stan Getz's group.[5] Getz later became the best man at his wedding to singer Carmen Cuesta. Loeb and Mitchel Forman, who was also in Getz's group, formed the jazz fusion band Metro (1994). In the 1980s, he was a member of the group Steps Ahead, which included Michael Brecker, someone Loeb credits as an influence. He replaced Larry Carlton as guitarist in Fourplay (2010).
Loeb and his wife have recorded together, with Cuesta providing vocals on his albums and Loeb playing on Cuesta's albums, and their daughters Lizzy and Christina contributing vocals.
Loeb began a solo career in 1988 with his debut album My Shining Hour on the Japanese record label Pony Canyon. He released subsequent albums on DMP Digital Music Products until receiving commercial success with Shanachie Records on The Music Inside (1996). The title song from the album held the number one position on the jazz charts for six weeks. Later, he produced Moon, the Stars, & the Setting Sun (1998), Listen(1999) In a Heartbeat (2001), and All There Is (2002).
Loeb's music has appeared on TV shows, commercials, and movie soundtracks, including The Untouchables, You've Got Mail, and Hitch.
Loeb died on July 31, 2017, aged 61 after suffering from cancer for several years.
Blue Kiss
Chuck Loeb Lyrics
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Imago A Blue Kiss Coloring me goodbye A New Kiss Could never feel …
Jane Wiedlin A blue kiss coloring me goodbye A new kiss could never…
Rezurex I lost you on that fateful night. Could not see. Could not…
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...The Stars There is a place And it isn't very far from here A…
Don't Let Me Be Lonely tonight Do me wrong, do me right Tell me lies, but hold…
Eternal Flame Close your eyes give me your hand, darling Do you feel…
In A Heartbeat We live our lives From day to day Thinking things will never…
The Girl From Ipanema Tall and tan and young and lovely The girl from Ipanema…
The Music Inside Let's all raise a glass to the rock stars of…
You Got It Though folks with good intentions Tell me to save my tears W…
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@MamaNuveau
I stupidly had no IDEA that Chuck Loeb was gone! I don't know HOW I missed hearing about his passing, especially since Smooth Jazz is my Go To. May Chuck be resting in peace. Thank God for him and his beautiful talent that he shared with us. 💖
@vidaholmes
I love this song. So peaceful ❤❤❤❤
@michaelburns8508
One of the greatest guitar players ever. Thank you for your music; rest in peace knowing the beauty you left for us
@terrenceneedom6379
All of his music, whether it was with Four Play or his solo efforts, will forever be the soundtrack of my Smooth Jazz experience. He was an artist of the highest magnitude and will truly be missed.
@donnahidalgo2346
I want to thank you Mr. Loeb for the musical legacy that you've left us with. I have not been able to stop listening to " Blue Kiss " since you left. I know you're in heaven playing alongside all of the many musical icons that left before you. Thank you. You will always be one of the best !!! Rest in power and in peace❤
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there's only void
@michaelhickman2103
The world lost a great guitarist, but heaven gained one
@erinasherton8411
normally you all In The world except me need proof of heaven as I've found out.
@bennettkwapong
I totally agree. I saw him many times and anytime he plays this track I kind of be on another planet.
@yusefandersen
Yes indeed, but I think heaven lets him still be among us....!