1/12/2012 — Things are moving forward in a good way. I will be putting updates up about the Thoughts on God recording project as we will be recording in March 2012. Stay tuned!
12/27/2011 — Just want to wish everyone a happy holiday season.
11/29/2011 — WE ARE FUNDED! My "Thoughts on God" Project of hope was funded on kickstarter today. it's music that I wrote in 1984 for a large ensemble. The suite of 10 pieces are some my most dynamic and I can't wait to get to work recording in early 2012. Stay tuned, this is going to be fantastic!
11/1/2011 — Right now I have a kickstarter campaign up to get folks involved in helping to make my "Thoughts on God" Project of Hope a reality. Please go to www.kickstarter.com, put in my name, watch the video and I hope you will make a pledge to help us reach our goal of making this project happen. Funding ends on November 29th. Pledge TODAY there are great REWARDS too. thanks
10/1/2011 — Next stop for EP is three performances in Belgium on October 7, 8 and 11th. See our performance page for all the details. thanks
9/8/2011 — For those in the Brooklyn/New York City area on September 17th, please come out to a special performance of "TrioKinesis." EP's latest collaborative effort that features Eric Person on saxophones, Joe Lepore on bass, and Shinnosuke Takahashi on drums. This will be the groups third performance this year and they have already set a standard for playing dynamic and innovative sounds. This is a performance you don't want to miss. There will be a $10 cover charge, but it will be well worth it! It takes place at a new venue at fashion designer Jimi Gureje's performance venue that's located behind his clothing store at 886 Pacific Street in Brooklyn (718-857 -2522) Go to gureje.com for all the info. The performance his part of his Festival of Colors. This is the new scene in Brooklyn. See you there...
8/19/2011 — EP has had a very good Summer of great performances in and around New York City and now he looks toward touring opportunities in California and Belgium in September and October. Before that you can catch his powerful electric band at the Newburgh jazz Series on August 24th. And at the ScanFest in Budd Lake NJ on September 4th with the Eric Olsen Quartet. Check the performance page here for more details on EP's performance schedule. Thanks!
6/21/2011 — Summer is here, and EP will be playing some great shows this season with his Meta-Four, Metamorphosis and TrioKinesis bands. August 1st he's at the Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC. He will be taking a different musical approach by focusing on the music and spirit of McCoy Tyner. If you can come out, please do cause it's gonna be a blast. Go to the performance page for info on other performances.
4/10/11 — Big things are coming up this month and the coming months for Eric Person's music! He will premier a new trio at Small's Jazz Club in NYC on May 15. EP also started a project aimed at celebrating the spirit and music of pianist McCoy Tyner and that group will play two upstate New York performances on June 5th at the Falcon Art Center from 11-2pm, and that afternoon at the Wherehouse in Newburgh from 3-6pm. More 2011 gigs being added daily. Go to the performance page for all the details. Stay tuned!!!
2/21/2011 — Just want to keep everyone in the loop about upcoming concerts and happenings- EP will be touring in California the last week of September. After that he will be doing performances in Europe. More to come on both tours. Also look out for dates in the midwest and upstate New York. Stay tuned!
12/16/2010 — EP's Belgium 2010 tour is over, but it was a total success for him and his music. The music was strong, and the people came out to hear great music and they got that! EP made some new fans on this tour. Look for EP to be back in Europe touring in 2011. Stay tuned!
12/10/10 — EP's last gig of his Belgium 2010 Tour will be broadcasted on Ustream. Check it out today(Friday)12/10/2010. In europe 8:30pm, 2:30pm (est)...here's the link http://www.ustream.tv/channel/eric-person-from-belgium
12/2/2010 — Last night Eric Person & Meta-Four played a powerful gig in Antwerp in Belgium kicking off his Belgium 2010 tour. But there's more great music to come with five more performances. Go to the performance page for all the details.
10/9/2010 — Europe is on the horizon, and from December 1 thru 10th EP will be returning there to feature his special music, with his Meta-Four band. EP has been composing much new music to premier at his six concerts throughout Belgium. Check out the dates on the performance page. EP heads to Europe high from his triumph this month at the Blue Note in New York City, and from the excitement surrounding his new CD "The Grand Illusion." Hope to see you at one of the gigs in Europe!!
10/1/2010 — The "Grand Illusion" the NEW CD by Eric Person will be officially released on November 1st. This is all new music, new vibes, new directions! The CD release shows will be at the Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC also on November 1st. The band will feature Zaccai Curtis on keyboards, Adam Armstrong-bass, and McClenty Hunter on drums. This is going to be a performance you don't want to miss. Visit our performance page with links to the Blue Note website to get your tickets. They go fast, so get your tickets early. See you there!!!
6/27/2010 — Just wanted to let the fans know about two New York City gigs with EP's groove trio which features EP, Jerry Z on Organ and Duane "Cook" Broadnax. The gigs are in midtown Manhattan on July 9th and August 4th. Both gigs are at 12:30-1:45pm Come on out if you are around!
3/11/2010 — New things for 2010:New CD, and EP's first European tour! He brought Meta-Four over for one festival performance in 2002, this time he will be touring in Belgium/Holland. "Im excited to reach a new audience in Europe" says Eric. He has toured Europe with Dave Holland, Chico Hamilton, Ronald Shannon Jackson, Chris Joris and many others, but now is the time for his Meta music to capture the imagination of the European audiences. Stay tuned for more info in the coming months
1/1/2010 — Happy 2010 to one and all Next big gig for EP is BamCafe in Brooklyn New York on February 27th. If you are in New York City at that time, come out and dig EP's new project Metamorphosis. Go to youtube and search for the eight videos that we have just put up of the bands November Blue Note performance from this past November. Stay tuned
11/05/2009 — Thanks to all the people who came out and made EP's November 2nd gig at The Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City a hugh success! EP's rhythm and groove project "Metamorphosis" rocked the house! EP sold out the 1st show and had a total 315 people come through the Blue Notes doors. Look out for this band at the Bam Cafe on February 27th.
10/12/09 — Things are heating up-Eric Person & Metamorphosis are coming back to the Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC on November 2nd. Last years packed performance at the world famous club was a highlight of Eric's gig's in 2008. Don't miss this one!! Monday's at the Blue Note are affordable, and the music is going to be great. EP's latest version of this new funky, soulful, exploratative band will knock your socks off!! Come on out!!!
6/9/09 — Look out for the Fall touring campaign, EP will hit the road in the midwest, southwest and west coast. He will also release his new CD so stay tuned!
4/28/09 — The last two months for EP's music has been wonderful, The last performance in Rochester NY was the top of the heap. The "Person to Person" project with saxophonist Houston Person turned everyone out in upstate New York! There will be other gigs in the near future, Houston and Eric promise that. Stay tuned.
3/23/09 — Hello, just want everyone to know that EP will be hitting the road again with his projects starting this month. With great hits coming up in Topeka Kansas, Rochester New York and Los Angeles. Look out for some big things for the Fall and into 2010, like a new CD release!! Stay tuned!!
1/5/09 — Happy New Year! Big things in the works here. After a year where he focused on starting a new electric/groove project, much recording, touring with the legendary Bootsy Collins, and percussionist Chris Joris, EP is ready to rock & roll in 2009! He's looking to release a new CD this year, re-release his fourth CD "Extra Pressure" with new mix/mastering, and release the long awated CD by Moon Pool. That's a collective with drummer Jim Payne, bassist Gene Torres and pianist Marc Purchelli. EP just can't seem to stop! Please check out some of his dynamic music while you are here!
12/15/2008 — EP wishes one and all a happy holiday. And with the holidays come an interest in gifts, and Eric Person CD's make great gifts. Go to the music page and see the CD's we have listed. We suggest EP's latest CD's for the music lover in your life. "Rhythm Edge" Eric's latest has been hailed by the critics and fans alike. Check it out whether for gifts or for yourself. Thanks
12/15/2008 — We want you to know that EP wishes one and all a happy holiday and with the holidays come an interest in gifts, and Eric Person CD's make great gifts. Go to the music page and see the CD's we have listed. We suggest EP's latest CD's for the music lover in your life. "Rhythm Edge" Eric's latest has been hailed by the critics and fans alike. Check it out whether for gifts or for yourself. Thanks
11/19/08 — On Monday nite, EP and his new band Metamorphosis lit up the Blue Note! Almost 300 people filled the club for the two sets. They heard all new compositions performed by EP's new electric-rhythm-and-groove project. From note one, it was on! The band went into the studio the next day and recorded nine songs, that will be on the next CD. Stay tuned...a new era in EP's music has begun. Stay tuned!!!
11/08/2008 — Next big up: On November 17th at the Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC, Eric will premiere his new project Metamorphosis. It's a five piece all-electric band which will delve into a totally fresh direction that will showcase funk, rock, and rhythmic groove soundscapes. "I have not formed a new band in 10 years, but now's the time. I'm so excited" says Person. So come on out to this big event!
8/2/08 — Yesterday Meta-Four ventured up to Tarrytown, NY and played a great gig for the folks that had the fortune to be at pierson Park. EP and the band is gearing up for something good in the new year, with a new CD in the works. The next gig is November 17th at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York. Be there!
7/27/08 — Today caps a very busy period for EP. He just came back from Japan where he played the Fuji Rocks Festival with the legendary Bootsy Collins. And today he plays the Columbus Jazz and Rib Festival with his band meta-Four. This is the 2nd time EP and his band has played this festival. The first time their performance started off perfect, but 20 minutes in a torrential rain storm hit and cancelled the performance and the rest of the festival. We predict perfect weather and a great performance. Stay tuned to this website, cause big gigs in New York and the rest of the USA is coming your way this Fall.
6/20/08 — It's touring time again. EP just came back from successful performances with Belgium percussionist Chris Joris in Brussels and Liege. Now he takes off for the first performaces with the James Brown Tribute Tour which stars Bootsy Collins. That tour hits spots in the USA, Europe and Japan. A full USA comes in the Fall. EP will do performances with his band Meta-Four in the USA next month, August and November. Stay tuned
4/18/08 — We finally have a Eric Person video up on you tube. Please check it out...It was shot on a super8 camera. EP's song "Undercurrents" from his third CD, More Tales to Tale was synced up to the video. It's a concept video. It's in black and white, with additional edits and effects. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u6PhcTGr50
4/14/08 — Things are heating up! EP is gearing up to go on the road with the James Brown Trubute Tour. He will be featured with three groups on the show including the legendary Bootsy Collins. The tour will make it aound the USA, Canada, Europe and Japan. In addition to the JB Tribute Tour, EP will do gigs in Europe this Summer and Fall with Belgium Percussionist Chris Joris, and in the USA with his own band Meta-Four. Since there are so many gigs, we will post Eric's whole schedule on his myspace page at: www.myspace.com/epmf Check it out!!!!!
3/5/08 — Looking ahead-Meta-Four introduced it's newest member, drummer Brandon Lewis at the bands latest performance at Edinboro University in Pennsylvania. It was a fantastic gig, and the band looks forward to upcoming gigs throughout the Summer and Fall. EP hopes to get the band in the studio sometime in the Fall. The goal is to record the new songs that will be added to the bands " Music book." Stay tuned. EP will be adding Video and Live performance clips to this page very soon.
2/25/08 — Rhythm Edge speeds to success! EP's seventh CD as a leader is his fastest selling CD release. Much exposure has come from the worldwide radio, internet airplay, and EP's 4 1/2 week USA Tour in the Fall 2007. And you can get it here. Go to the music page for links to: cdbaby.com and itunes.com. Also available on amazon.com, emusic.com, rhapsody.com and many others. Chck it out!!!
11/25/2007 — Oh happy day! Now you can hear some cuts from EP's new CD, Rhythm Edge. The Multitudes, Tyner Town, I'll be just fine, Beauty, and Reach are here and in complete tracks, so check them out! The CD features his working band "Meta-Four" and special guests: trombonist Robin Eubanks, trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, percussionist Danny Sadownick and others. This is Eric's most complete musical statement. Rhythm Edge is a bold and beautiful statement! Links are here for purchase too, go to the music page.
11/6/2007 — Home sweet home! EP and Meta-Four just came off the road after completing a 4 week USA tour. They band was touring in support of their new CD, Rhythm Edge. The tour had successful stops in Indianapolis, St.Louis, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, Santa Fe and other stops. The band also continued their masteclass activities at colleges and universities across the country. Fans are digging the new CD and the powerful Live performances. The band is looking toward more gigs across the USA next year. Stay tuned!!
10/16/2007 — The great Meta-Four Rhythm Edge USA Tour of 2007 rolls on and we are having a ball. Although it's not all fun and games, the music always saves us. The tour started in Louisville, then we hit Indianapolis, Detroit, Chicago, St.Louis and Kansas City. We have also been doing many masteclasses, where we are able to connect with the young music students. Our tours keep getting bigger, and the fans and friends we are making make it all worth while. Keep tuning in!
9/7/2007 — We have added club and concert dates that will be part of EP & Meta-Four's Fall USA Tour. The full schedule is on EP's myspace page. You can click the link thats located on the home page. Check it out, and hope to see you at a gig!
8/27/2007 — "Rhythm Edge" EP's new CD is available now at cdbaby.com It features trombonist Robin Eubanks, trumpeter Ingrid Jensen and a host of other great guests. Get your copy!
820/2007 — The word for today is: WOW!!! EP and Meta-Four put on a fantastic show last night. The band celebrated their new CD "Rhythm Edge" with an out of this world performance at NYC's Joe's Pub. They played only songs that are on the new release. The audiece knew it was a special performance and bought many CDs to show their appreciation. The CD features 15 of some EP's best compositions and arrangements. The links to buy the CD will be up in a few days. Come back again.
8/5/2007 — Joe's IS the place to be on August 18th. 9:30pm. It's the "Rhythm Edge" CD release concert. Those in or around New York City, please come out and support the band, and hear cuts that will be on the new CD, and get your copy too! EP considers Rhythm Edge a big step in Meta-Four's development, and thinks it's a fantastic CD. Come on out!!!!
8/1/2007 — Keep checking in cause we will soon be putting up dates for Meta-Four's Fall USA Tour which will run from October 5-November 4. The new CD, "Rhythm Edge" also drops next month!