ABOUT
Laissez Foure is an acoustic swing quartet playing jazz from the 30s and 40s. The group consists of acoustic bass, swing rhythm guitar, saxophone/clarinet, and cornet. In the tradition of New Orleans jazz, the quartet emphasizes an acoustic sound and plays charts by Armstrong, Ellington, Goodman and others from the era.
 David Erickson (cornet) lays down some trad jazz riffs |
Django Reinhardt may not have been the first, but his Hot Club of France was known for a unique sound sans drummer. This new jazz sound occurred in Paris around the 1930s and others followed. In the same mindset, Laissez Foure uses no drummer yet swings just as hard. That said, we can easily add a drummer should your needs require one.
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
Pronounced LAY-zay FOUR, the quartet's name is a take on the old phrase laissez faire — literally let it be. New Orleanians abide by this policy of don't take life too seriously, sit back and enjoy. And since we're a quartet ... well you get the picture. So loosen up that tie, slow life down, and get out to enjoy some live music! Oh and by the way, come out and see us!