An Evening of Fourplay(1993)

Name: An Evening of Fourplay
Director: Stanley Dorfman
Genre: Music
Released: 1993-01-01
Cast: Bob James, Lee Ritenour, Harvey Mason, Nathan East, Chaka Khan

Bob James Lee Ritenour Harvey Mason Nathan East Chaka Khan

This is the debut of Fourplay, a popular quartet comprised of keyboardist Bob James, guitarist Lee Ritenour, bassist Nathan East, and drummer Harvey Mason. The music sounds more or less like a Bob James small-group date with Ritenour as a major soloist. The style is between jazz, R&B, and pop with an emphasis on lightweight originals, soulful and moderately funky rhythms, and predictable radio-friendly music. Nothing unexpected occurs, but fans of James and Ritenour should enjoy both this CD and Fourplay in general.