Fourplay is a contemporary American jazz quartet. The original members of the group were Bob James (keyboards), Lee Ritenour (guitars), Nathan East (bass), and Harvey Mason (drums). In 1997, Lee Ritenour left the group and Fourplay chose Larry Carlton as his replacement. In 2010, Larry Carlton left Fourplay and was replaced by Chuck Loeb.
Grammy-nominated supergroup Fourplay has enjoyed consistent artistic and commercial success by grafting elements of R&B and pop to jazz, appealing to a broad mainstream audience.
Their first record, 1991's Fourplay, sold over a million copies and remained at the number one position on Billboard's contemporary jazz chart for 33 weeks. Their next LP, 1993's Between the Sheets, reached number one, went gold, and received a Grammy nomination. In 1995, their third gold album, Elixir, also reached the number one position and remained on the chart for more than 90 weeks.
Fourplay received a Congressional Record from the United States Congress, House of Representatives recognizing them as distinguished members of the music industry. The award was presented by A. Robert Brown, Sr., Advisor to Congressman Ed Towns of New York at a Fourplay performance in Philadelphia. Fourplay is the only musical group in history to be recognized by the U.S. Congress.
Fourplay is the debut album of the contemporary jazz quartet Fourplay which was released by Warner Bros. Records on September 17, 1991. The album cover showed four pictures of the original group on a variety of musical instruments (such as a guitar, piano keys and a drum). The album has sold over 1,000,000 copies in the United States and has thus been certified platinum by the RIAA.
Their album charted at the #1 position on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts for an unprecedented 33 weeks.
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This CD was the debut of Fourplay, the super quartet composed of keyboardist Bob James, guitarist Lee Ritenour, bassist Nathan East and drummer Harvey Mason. The style is a soulful blend of jazz, R&B, and pop with an emphasis on original compositions by each band member. El DeBarge lends his seductive vocals to the Marvin Gaye classic "After The Dance" to round out this musical masterpiece.
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Bob James played a Yamaha C7 Midi Grand Piano, Synthesizers, Keyboards and Programming
Double Exposure is an American disco era band hailing from Philadelphia, USA.
Double Exposure are James Williams, Joseph Harris, Charles Whittington and Leonard 'Butch' Davis, who were originally called 'United Image' back in the 1960s. They have been singing together since junior high school and have remained friends ever since. They recorded for the Salsoul record label.
On December 11, 1975, at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pa, Double Exposure began recording what would become one of the most successful albums ever to come out of the Philly music empire.
Their 1976 album Ten Percent featured a pair of major club hits, with the title track's remix by Walter Gibbons being the first commercially available 12-inch single.
Before signing to Salsoul, the band were known as United Image and recorded on the Stax Records label.
In 2001, a dance group called M&S used samples from Double Exposure's "Everyman" in their song called "Salsoul Nugget". Songs include "My Love Is Free".
The awesome group Fourplay, what can I say. Awesome!!! I'm honored to put them on my channel. Hope you enjoy them. Marlon
published: 31 Jul 2010
101 Eastbound
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101 Eastbound · Fourplay
Fourplay (30th Anniversary Edition)
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The smooth jazz radio favourite, 101 Eastbound, from the supergroup Fourplay, and released on their 1991 debut album also titled ‘Fourplay’. Composed by bassist Nathan East and his brother Marcel. Jazz for driving, woah!
Fourplay: Bob James (piano), Nathan East (bass), Harvey Mason (drums), Lee Ritenour (guitar)
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Fourplay - 101 Eastbound - 8/12/2000 - Newport Jazz Festival (Official)
Fourplay - 101 Eastbound
Recorded Live: 8/12/2000 - Newport Jazz Festival - Newport, RI
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03 Fourplay 101 Eastbound Live in Tokyo with New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra 2013
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Nathan East 101 Eastbound performed live at the 30th Annual 2015 NAMM/TEC Awards
Nathan East 101 Eastbound performed live at the 30th Annual 2015 NAMM/TEC Awards in Anaheim, CA.
published: 18 Feb 2015
FOURPLAY at EBS-Space: 101 Eastbound
'101 Eastbound' from "Fourplay"
(Composed by Nathan East)
published: 02 Apr 2011
Fourplay - 101 EastBound
101 EastBound by Fourplay From "An Evening of FourPlay"
Guitar: Lee Ritenour
Keyboard: Bob James
Bass: Nathan East
Drum: Harvey Mason
My 1st favourite song from Fourplay.
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101 Eastbound · Fourplay
Fourplay (30th Anniversary Edition)
℗ 1991, 2021 Evolution Media Ltd. / Cherry Red...
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101 Eastbound · Fourplay
Fourplay (30th Anniversary Edition)
℗ 1991, 2021 Evolution Media Ltd. / Cherry Red Records
Released on: 2021-12-17
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101 Eastbound · Fourplay
Fourplay (30th Anniversary Edition)
℗ 1991, 2021 Evolution Media Ltd. / Cherry Red Records
Released on: 2021-12-17
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Fourplay - 101 Eastbound
Recorded Live: 8/12/2000 - Newport Jazz Festival - Newport, RI
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Fourplay - 101 Eastbound
Recorded Live: 8/12/2000 - Newport Jazz Festival - Newport, RI
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Fourplay - 101 Eastbound
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101 EastBound by Fourplay From "An Evening of FourPlay"
Guitar: Lee Ritenour
Keyboard: Bob James
Bass: Nathan East
Drum: Harvey Mason
My 1st favourite...
101 EastBound by Fourplay From "An Evening of FourPlay"
Guitar: Lee Ritenour
Keyboard: Bob James
Bass: Nathan East
Drum: Harvey Mason
My 1st favourite song from Fourplay.
Enjoy!
101 EastBound by Fourplay From "An Evening of FourPlay"
Guitar: Lee Ritenour
Keyboard: Bob James
Bass: Nathan East
Drum: Harvey Mason
My 1st favourite song from Fourplay.
Enjoy!
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101 Eastbound · Fourplay
Fourplay (30th Anniversary Edition)
℗ 1991, 2021 Evolution Media Ltd. / Cherry Red Records
Released on: 2021-12-17
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Fourplay - 101 Eastbound
Recorded Live: 8/12/2000 - Newport Jazz Festival - Newport, RI
More Fourplay at Music Vault: http://www.musicvault.com
Subscribe to Music Vault on YouTube: http://goo.gl/DUzpUF
101 EastBound by Fourplay From "An Evening of FourPlay"
Guitar: Lee Ritenour
Keyboard: Bob James
Bass: Nathan East
Drum: Harvey Mason
My 1st favourite song from Fourplay.
Enjoy!
Fourplay is a contemporary American jazz quartet. The original members of the group were Bob James (keyboards), Lee Ritenour (guitars), Nathan East (bass), and Harvey Mason (drums). In 1997, Lee Ritenour left the group and Fourplay chose Larry Carlton as his replacement. In 2010, Larry Carlton left Fourplay and was replaced by Chuck Loeb.
Grammy-nominated supergroup Fourplay has enjoyed consistent artistic and commercial success by grafting elements of R&B and pop to jazz, appealing to a broad mainstream audience.
Their first record, 1991's Fourplay, sold over a million copies and remained at the number one position on Billboard's contemporary jazz chart for 33 weeks. Their next LP, 1993's Between the Sheets, reached number one, went gold, and received a Grammy nomination. In 1995, their third gold album, Elixir, also reached the number one position and remained on the chart for more than 90 weeks.
Fourplay received a Congressional Record from the United States Congress, House of Representatives recognizing them as distinguished members of the music industry. The award was presented by A. Robert Brown, Sr., Advisor to Congressman Ed Towns of New York at a Fourplay performance in Philadelphia. Fourplay is the only musical group in history to be recognized by the U.S. Congress.