This CD was the debut for
Fourplay, a popular quartet comprised of keyboardist
Bob James, guitarist
Lee Ritenour, bassist
Nathan East, and drummer Harvey Mason. The music sounds more or less like a
Bob James small-group date with
Ritenour as a major soloist. The style is between jazz, R&B, and pop with an emphasis on lightweight originals, soulful and moderately funky rhythms, and predictable radio-friendly music. Nothing unexpected occurs, but fans of
James and
Ritenour should enjoy both this CD and
Fourplay in general. ~ Scott Yanow