Fourplay, a jazz quartet, was formed in 1991 by four top musicians including Bob James, Lee Ritenour, Harvey Mason and Natha East. The debut album "Fourplay" set a brilliant record of staying at the top of the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart for 33 consecutive weeks. It was selected as the "Best Jazz Album of the Year" by "Jazziz" magazine and also won the Soul Train Awards twice. "Best Jazz Album of the Year".

The 1993 album "Between The Sheets" not only won the top spot on the charts, but was also nominated for a Grammy Award in the same year. The album "Elixir" released in 1995 once again topped the jazz charts for 92 consecutive weeks, and was nominated for a Grammy Award. When the fourth album "4" was released, the original guitarist was replaced by Larry Carlton. The following year, they released their first festival album, Snowbound. Then, the latest album "Yes Please" once again topped the charts. In the cheerful and pleasant field of jazz, they still continue to exude endless charm.

Among them, Bob James is a keyboardist who has released 29 major albums including classical music. The album he performed with Earl Klugh and David Sanborn has won a Grammy Award. He is the number one leader in the jazz world in terms of composition, arrangement, record production, and keyboard instrument performance.

Larry Carlton, guitarist, was once a member of the famous jazz group "The Crusaders" and is famous and dazzling. He has won three Grammy Awards and has participated in recording performances with more than 100 gold records. People call him: Mr.335.

Natha East (Natha East), bass, vocals, is the best bass player trusted by music superstars such as Eric Clapton, Phi Collins, and B.B. King. Recently, she has played with TLC, and recordings by R&B artists such as Mary J. Blige.

Harvey Mason, drummer, has attracted much attention for his participation in jazz pianist Herbie Hancock's "Headhunters" band. He is indispensable to the fusion jazz scene in Los Angeles on the West Coast of the United States today. drummer. He has composed many film scores and participated in the recording of more than 150 film soundtracks.

More than 10 years ago, four masters from different areas of the jazz world gathered together to form FOURPLAY, and immediately began to explore new styles for jazz. Now, after releasing 7 albums, the music style they insist on has finally formed a new realm.

Looking back now, Bob clearly grasped the spirit of "Thrills" and the previous albums. He said: "From the very beginning, the band's theme was to emphasize 'democracy', that is, it did not presuppose who was the leader of the band, or that everyone was the leader." "It's exciting and fun for us, and although it can sometimes be a stern test, it's something we see as a potential boost before recording a new album."

Nathan East explained: "We There was always a fairly clear insistence on the 'lyrical jazz' format." "But even if we all agree on this idea, we will repeatedly try to achieve the best results without losing the characteristics of the band. But this is very difficult! Especially when you hear from the record company from time to time People tell you, 'Your last album sold 500,000 copies