Fourplay
Biography
This all-star group -- comprised of keyboardist Bob James, guitarist Lee Ritenour, bassist Nathan East, and drummer Harvey Mason -- was formed in 1991 after the quartet came together on part of James' Grand Piano Canyon album. They have since recorded a number of CDs for Warner Bros. that have all been big sellers, not surprising considering the popularity of James and Ritenour. Larry Carlton took over the guitarist's spot in the late '90s, first appearing in Fourplay on the band's successful 1998 album, 4. The group's music borders on jazz with some strong improvisations mixed in with large doses of pop and R&B. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Selected Discography
Elixir
1994
The Best Of Fourplay
1991
tjtaylor, Ihave been listening to FourPlay for years both as indivdual artist and as a group. They seem to get better as time goes by. I am new to Pandora Radio and am so glad that I found this site. The work day goes just a little smoother and the days are a little sweeter. Jazz music washes the dust from my day.
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They are FOUR real very nice sound a lot of jazz just enouhg funk
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Once upon a time I heard this group, actually it was there first CD, knowing all of the musicians prior to the making of this CD, I was eager to hear the sound as well as the music. The rest as they say is history...As a former night club disc jockey and a on air jock w/a jazz program,I emediately gravitated to this group know as FOURPLAY. KHYS FM HOUSTON TX Jonjay
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classic veterans of smooth jazz, the best. These guys together have at least 100 years of experience or more in jazz music alone, and it shows in every track that they record. These guys are truly vintage artist when they come together as the group Four Play, as well as when they record as solo artist.
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I became a fan of Bob James when I heard his "Touchdown" release in the late 1970's and became a fan of Fourplay when the band released its self-titled CD in 1991.
Top notch music by top notch musicians. Neil |
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That kind of ironic that the group's name is "Fourplay". That's an interesting choice.
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These guys are as smooth as it gets. Their experience and class shine through on every track.
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plmccoy
This is almost as good as it gets. Concerts are phenominal. My music appreciation class in high school prepared me for them. |
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music too listen too when you just get home from a hard day. you turn on your music. next prop up your feet lay your head back go into your own zone. next close your eyes abd just CHILL out. IAM SURE YOU KNOW WHAT IAM TALKING ABOUT. so smile and chill out!!!!
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One of the truly great collaboratio n s of all time. Each one of these cats is and has been great in previous solo settings as well as in other groups. This group could not possibly go wrong!!
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As sbab3 said they are smooth, but not bland like many "smooth jazz" artists.
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You can never take away a sweet sound as FourPlay. Their sound will live forever.
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absolutely mellow and what a sweet sounding group, everybody needs a little fourplay!
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They take you into another world of peaceful wonderful sound.
Just MARVELOUS... . . . |
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ON MY "MOUNT RUSHMORE" OF `GREAT JAZZ GROUPS` THERES... THE CRUSADERS, 4 PLAY, THE YELLOJACKETS , PAT METHENY GROUP, & OF CORSE, PIECES OF A DREAM.!
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How can you have "The Best of Fourplay" and leave out something they've recorded? A forever fan!
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Harvey Mason Sr. Should start back playing jazz funk like back in the day. You're still one of my favorite drummers bring back "on and on", "how does feel" 'funk in a mason jar' !!! etc etc!!! love it........
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THESE GUYS PUT A NEW PICK-UP FOR 4PLAY .IT'S TASTEFUL,DEL I C I O U S !
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