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 Fouplay 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, about what one would expect from these studio musicians. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Selected Discography
Elixir
1994
The Best Of Fourplay
1991
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.
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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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These guys are the best! There isn't one bad Fourplay album/CD. All the music is tasteful, delicious!
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Finally had the opportunity to see and hear Fourplay. Each musician complementin g each other as well as getting in their own licks into any composition. Truly professional . p.s that foray WITH MICHAEL MCDONALD on X was truly a stroke of genius.bjsmd
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clean and smooth,long ago and a couple thousand miles from indiana i was fortunate and worked with several of these musicians maybe it's time to kick it off agaim here in the midwest
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These Gentlemen are the Cream of the Crop. Boss and the best at what they do.Loved them for years. Redman656
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Very relaxing-Rea l l y enjoy the smoth and peacefull melody-when I am working on drawings I can get into a concentrated zone taking me to another level and somehow is good for my ability to focus an complete projects. Clients are very serious about deadline. To handle the pressure I need to stay focused.
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Definitely one of the best bands in the business. cant wait to see them in concert!
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fourplay is exactly what it is, ALL THE ABOVE!!!!!
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One of the best Jazz artist I've herd in a while complete music, keep on keeping on.
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I am so not paying attention I had no idea that was who they were love 4 Play!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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This music makes me speechless and just want to listen. Big fan of 4Play.
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As individual artists, each one is outstanding but when the come together as FourPlay, they are outstanding. I've enjoyed them for a number of years including Snowbound.
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With this music I journey to a place beyond many colorful shadows.
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