Forq

Forq is an American jazz fusion band from New York and Texas.

Forq
Forq live in concert in The Hague, Netherlands
Background information
GenresJazz fusion
Years active2012–present
LabelsGroundUPmusic
Associated actsSnarky Puppy, Rudder, Foe Destroyer
Websiteforqmusic.com
MembersHenry Hey, Jason 'JT' Thomas, Chris McQueen, Kevin Scott
Past membersMichael League, Adam Rogers

History

Forq was co-founded by keyboardist Henry Hey and Snarky Puppy member, bassist Michael League. The original formation of the band included guitarist Adam Rogers, and drummer Jason "JT" Thomas. Hey, a founding member of the band Rudder, had played a few Rudder shows, sharing the bill with Snarky Puppy before suggesting a collaboration with League, starting with a few live shows in New York City.[1] The group's debut self-titled album was released on Snarky Puppy's label, GroundUP Music, in 2014. Rogers left the group and was replaced by Snarky Puppy guitarist Chris McQueen early in 2015 prior to a tour of Europe.[2] The group's sophomore album, Batch, was issued in June 2015.[3] The group played at Snarky Puppy's GroundUp Festival in February 2017 and released a third album, Threq, in mid-2017.[4][5] Since the release of Threq, bassist Michael League has been replaced by bassist Kevin Scott.[6][7]

Discography
  • Forq (GroundUP Music, 2014)
  • Batch (GroundUP Music, 2015)
  • Threq (GroundUP Music, 2017)
  • Four (Forq, 2019)
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References
  1. "Greasy, Dynamic, Hard Hitting Grooves: An Interview with Jazz Band FORQ | SF Critic". SF Critic. 2016-01-23. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
  2. "FORQ on the road". Jazz FM. 2015-05-13. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
  3. Swanseger, Matt (2015-12-09). "Forq // Batch". Erie Reader. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
  4. Hlavac, Marc (2017-03-23). "FORQ @ MARTYRS – Chicago, IL | ONSTAGE REVIEW". onstagereview.com. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
  5. Jacobs, Mike (2017-08-18). "FORQ at The World Cafe Live". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
  6. Official Website
  7. van den Wildenberg, Norman (2017-10-16). "Forq legendarisch goed in Paradox". JazzZine (in Dutch). Retrieved 2018-06-18.
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