Nathan East (born Nathan Harrell East) is a musician, songwriter and record producer. He was a founding member of contemporary jazz band 'Fourplay', along with Bob James (keyboards), Harvey Mason (drums) and Lee Ritenour (guitar). East, over the years, has collaborated and played with several other artists, such as, Eric Clapton, Joe Satriani, Phil Collins, Dionne Warwick and Stevie Wonder.