Product Details

• Actors: Bob James, Lee Ritenour
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Image Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: December 28, 1999
• Run Time: 117 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6305669449
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #162,894 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "An Evening of Fourplay Vols. 1 and 2" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Jazz masters Bob James, Lee Ritenour, Nathan East and Harvey Mason are the supergroup Fourplay, performing live at the Capital Studio in Los Angeles. Joined by special guests Chaka Khan, Phillip Bailey and Phil Perry, this all-star band mixes jazz and pop with R & B and some strong improvisations for a unique sound that has made this quartet one of the most popular jazz groups in the world. Includes both volumes on one DVD. Set list: Chant, Monterey, 101 Eastbound, Midnight Stroll, After the Dance, Bali Run, Wish You Were Here, Moonjogger, A Summer Child, Amoroso, Between the Sheets, Flying East.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Reference Standard Jazz Band, October 1, 2000

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Bay Area Conservative "b3fan" (CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: An Evening of Fourplay Vols. 1 and 2 (DVD)

If you love smooth jazz, with an emphasis on smooth, then you must be aware of the band called FOURPLAY. This live recording is proof-positive of the genius of each member of this extraordinary band. Harvey Mason makes playing the drums look effortless and reminds everyone of us when we first discovered how much fun it seemed being a drummer must be. Bob James is the reference standard for today's would-be jazz pianist, and this DVD shows off his talent very well. Nathan East and Lee Ritenour are dazzling in their performances as are the guests, Phillip Bailey, Phil Perry, and none other than CHAKA KAHN! This DVD is a "Must-Have" for anyone who enjoys seeing and hearing great, smooth, contemporary jazz.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smooth & Relaxing Jazz!, June 30, 2000

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chakasworld "chakasworld" (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: An Evening of Fourplay Vols. 1 and 2 (DVD)

This is a great DVD for obvious reasons.You get a talented group like Fourplay to perform many of their hits in front of a small crowd, and the sound is outstanding.The visuals are perfect, and you get to see each member up close! The guest stars are a nice bonus too! Philip Bailey (of Earth Wind & Fire), Phil Perry (needs to learn some restraint! ), and the 'fabulous' Chaka Khan, who shows why she is popular among Jazz musicians. If you love contemporary jazz, invest in this DVD!

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars terrific musicianship....wonderful footage!, December 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: An Evening of Fourplay Vols. 1 and 2 (DVD)

Lee Ritenour is just amazing as is Bob James (Key) Nathan East (b) and Harvey Mason (D). This is one supergroup that really gels live..and is a generous DVD as well(over 100 min.)...but GEEZ when are the idiots that design the covers for these things going to get it right? Nathan East and Lee Ritenour are NOT lefthanded players like they are pictured on the cover...this kind of sloppy artwork always detracts from products...can someone with a brain check these things before they go to press?