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Fourplay: Energy
by Douglas Payne
Fourplay is as much a conundrum as a contrivance. Their punning name suggests sexy jazz--and both levels are sometimes achieved--but if this collective's aim of producing what is, after all, supposed to be “pretty music" meets its goal, it may sell millions but it rarely rises above agreeable (for those paying attention) or merely listenable (for ...
Fourplay: Energy
by Woodrow Wilkins
Energy: a word that means power or force. It's appropriate that Energy is also the title of Fourplay's debut with Heads Up.Fourplay, a double entendre, is the quartet of Bob James, Nathan East, Harvey Mason and Larry Carlton. Each, an individual band leader or session sideman in his own right, the four spend part ...
Fourplay: Nocturnal Mission
by Ken Dryden
Since the quartet Fourplay released its first CD in 1991, it has become known as a solid, if rather uninspiring, smooth jazz band, playing mostly R&B-flavored pop while incorporating minimal jazz content.This session, recorded for a brand new label, may surprise their longtime fans, as they've gotten a little more adventurous with their choice ...
Fourplay: Journey
by Brian Soergel
Fourplay has always been misunderstood by many jazz critics, who misinterpret the band's easygoing groove as background music. But while Fourplay has always remained true to its name--with seductive rhythms to get you in the mood--on its new CD, its seventh in thirteen years, more than ever the band combines those seductive sounds with some real ...
Yes, Please!
By Fourplay
Label: Warner Music Group
Released: 2000
Track listing: Free Range; Double Trouble; Once Upon a Love; Robo Bop; Blues Force; Save Some Love for Me; Fortress; Go With Your Heart; Poco A Poco; A Little Foreplay; Lucky. (63:17)
Fourplay: Yes, Please!
by Dave Hughes
There's no doubt that Fourplay is, collectively, one of the most talent-laden ensembles in contemporary jazz today. But their output to date, while always accessible to the masses, has alternated between interesting, worthwhile comtempo fare (their eponymous debut CD and their third release, Elixir ) and more watered-down, commercially-oriented “smooth jazz" ( Between the Sheets and ...
Fourplay: Fourplay 4
by AAJ Staff
Fourplay is back in business with album number four. This time former Crusader Larry Carlton joins up with Bob James, Harvey Mason and Nathan East to deliver another splendid collection of smooth jazz penned by the group members themselves. This time Lee Ritenour has opted out but Larry Carlton is a more than capable replacement and ...
