Fourplay Tickets

Fourplay – The 2015 Tour

One of the most preeminent jazz fusion ensembles, Fourplay, is back and better than ever, bringing you their long list of jazz fusion compositions and improvisation to a venue in your part of the world. Don't miss these four legendary jazz artists when Fourplay comes to tour at a premier stage in select locations in the Northeast, including Red Bank, NJ; Tarrytown, NY; and West Reading, PA. Because the one and only Fourplay has such a limited touring schedule this spring, be sure to save a date with these renowned jazz musicians while you can. If you really can't make it out for one of Fourplay's unforgettable concerts this April, however, have no fear. Fourplay knows that jazz is meant to be experienced in a live setting, and they will surely be updating and adding new tour stops in the very near future. When they do, you can rest assured that StubHub will have all of the necessary concert ticket and venue information that you require. Keep checking back on all of the latest Fourplay information right here on StubHub – your best source for concert information and tickets on the web!

Whether they are bringing their creative and incomparable jazz and fusion sounds to the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, the Tarrytown Music Hall in Tarrytown, or the Berks Jazz Fest at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in West Reading, the inimitable Fourplay will put on a live jazz performance that you simply can't afford to miss. Don't pass up the opportunity to witness one of the most exciting and innovative jazz quartets in the music industry live and in person – get your tickets today!

About Fourplay

Fourplay is an all-star outfit founded by Bob James on keyboards, Lee Ritenour on guitar, Nathan East on bass, and Harvey Mason on drums. They would team up in 1991 after coming together for James' album Grand Piano Canyon. They would put out a number of top selling albums with Warner Bros. In the late 'nineties, Larry Carlton would take over on guitar, making his Fourplay debut on the 1998 release 4. In 1999, the holiday album Snowbound would come out. Their last album with Warner Bros. would be Fourplay… Yes, Please! in 2000.

2002's Heartfelt, released on Bluebird of RCA, would be an attempt at expanding their style with live but heavily edited studio jams. 2004's Journey would be a return to their successful, relaxed style. Their last album for Bluebird would be 2006's X.

Fourplay would move to Heads Up International for their 2008 release Energy. Chuck Loeb would take over for Carlton on guitar for 2010's reunion release, Let's Touch the Sky. In 2012, Fourplay would release Esprit de Four.

Previous Hits

Since releasing their debut self-titled album in 1991, Fourplay has been pumping out hit after hit that make their mark on the Billboard charts. Fourplay have so far released no less than seven albums that would top the Top Contemporary Jazz chart. Their eponymous first release in 1991 would bring together jazz, pop, and R&B in an irresistibly radio-friendly fashion with two especially lighthearted tracks: 101 Eastbound and Wish You Were Here.

1993's Between the Sheets would be another number one hit featuring easy-listening tracks with some strong vocals from Nathan East. Some of the album's best tracks are the title track and Chant.

In 1995, Elixir would be Fourplay's third chart-topping album. It would be another relaxing, low-key output with a number of exciting guest vocalists, including Peabo Bryson, Patti Austin, and Phil Collins. Top tracks from Elixir are the opening title track and The Closer I Get To You.

1998 would see another number one contemporary jazz album from Fourplay aptly entitled 4. 4 would be another dependably polished, smooth, and emotive release that would keep an even keel despite the lineup shakeup that exchanged Lee Ritenour for Larry Carlton. The album picks up steam as it goes along, culminating in some of Fourplay's most exciting tracks: Vest Pocket and Swamp Jazz.

Fourplay would ring in the new millennium with yet another number one hit album, Fourplay… Yes, Please! This album would be as groovy, non-threatening, and smooth as any Fourplay release, but stands out for being a bit more seductive and soft than their previous output. Guest vocalist Sheree adds some serious sex appeal on A Little Fourplay, Bob James' keyboarding skills up the romance on Go with Your Heart, Carlton is smoking hot on Blues Force, and Robo Bop pulses with East's indefatigable bass.

2006's X would be slightly funky, but as subtle and low key as any longtime Fourplay fan could desire. Particularly appealing tunes are the gentle, R&B-inflected Sunday Morning, the urbane and bluesy Screenplay, and My Love's Leavin' with guest vocalist Michael McDonald.

Fourplay's most recent chart buster would be 2008's Energy. Consistent with their high quality, expertly executed discography so far, this mildly poppy album contains seven instrumental and three vocal tracks. The winning cut is Prelude for Lovers with guest vocals from Esperanza Spalding, which balances Caribbean rhythms with neo-soul. Other highlights from Energy include Comfort Zone, Ultralight, and Fortune Teller.

Trivia

Considering they have been together since 1991 with only two lineup changes, Fourplay is an impressive testament to, and embodiment of, the relaxing, laid back approach that these four maestros take to their music.

The Fourplay Concert Experience

Sit back, relax, and prepare yourself for an unforgettable, inspiring, and incomparable live jazz fusion experience. With more than one hundred years of composing, recording, improvising, and performing experience between them, Fourplay is back to bring you their extensive and impressive catalog of hit jazz albums and tracks from their able fingertips to your awaiting ears. Whether they are treating you to the hottest, freshest improv or impressing you with one of their countless hit tracks from the last twenty years, Fourplay will give you a jazz fusion show that you and the critics will be raving about for years to come. Be a part of one of the best live jazz shows around – start planning your Fourplay concert experience today!