The Best of Fourplay

Fourplay

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 24, 1997)
• Original Release Date: June 24, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Warner Bros / Wea
• ASIN: B000002NGQ
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #55,347 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Max-O-Man

2. 101 Eastbound

3. Higher Ground [#] - Fourplay, Take 6

4. 4 Play and Pleasure [#]

5. Chant

6. After the Dance - El DeBarge, Fourplay

7. Bali Run

8. Play Lady Play

9. Between the Sheets - Nathan East, Fourplay, Chaka Khan

10. Amoroso

11. Any Time of Day [#]

12. Why Can't It Wait Till Morning [Remix][#] - Phil Collins, Fourplay

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful but somewhat rushed collection, September 30, 2002

By	Distant Voyageur "Nicholas Computer" (Io) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This 1997 Best Of CD is a compilation of selected tracks from Fourplays first three albums, 1991's self-titled debut, 1993s Between The Sheets, & 1995s Elixir plus three 'new' tracks. I must say though that this CD in my opinion is a bit too early in Fourplays career to really have a best of CD. The group have thrown out three CDs since this collection came with 1998s '4' being a jazz masterpiece and it has lots of strong material that could've been put on this 'Best Of' CD had it been released later. Fourplay are a very talented jazz group and really stand out in my opinion in the smooth jazz field. The only better jazz band in that field is Dancing Fantasy although their music is more on the New Agey side. My favorites are the danceable Bali Run, the lovely rendition of The Isley Brothers 'Between The Sheets', the eclectic Max-O-Man, and 4Play & Pleasure. The one song though that beats everything else on this CD is the stunning version of Phil Collins Why Can't It Wait Till Morning which features Phil himself on vocals and it beats out the original version and ranks as the one of the best songs that Fourplay have ever performed. WCIWTM keeps this CD a five-star. A worthy collection that is worth it just for track 4 and track 12 alone.:)

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of Fourplay is simply the best., March 22, 2001

By	Christopher Ford (Fredericksburg, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews

Fourplay is an extremely talented group that has in this album put together an entire CD of their very best. And it is indeed their best. Every cut could be a single. Fourplays rendition of the Stevie Wonder classic, "Higher Ground" elevates, transends, and improves on the original. This is a great CD even if you don't know anything about jazz. Everytime I have played this album, guests have always asked, "Who was that?" Fourplay. Buy this CD, and if you don't like it, I'll give you your money back. Best of Fourplay. Christopher L Ford.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A contemporary jazz must have, November 21, 2001

By	E. Gray "freeman" (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Fourplay has got to be one of my favorite groups, combining contemporary jazz sound with classic jazz skills and talent. This album in particular is a great listen, especially for a new listener. After hearing it, you'll want to get the rest of their albums. It's just so smooth that it can be used to set the mood, but it's also great to groove to. All I can say is that I hope Fourplay stays around for a long time.