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Album number four for this popular electric jazz quartet heralded a significant change in personnel; Lee Ritenour exited to run his new record label and Larry Carlton stepped in to fill the guitar slot. On paper, this switch would seem to signal a tougher, funkier edge for this band -- and Carlton's playing on the album is somewhat more rhythmic and upfront than that of his predecessor. But in practice, little has changed for Fourplay; their forte remains smooth-running, polished mood jazz with a gentle rock beat, soft-textured vocals, and good-natured interplay. Indeed, Carlton emphasizes the idea of continuity by adopting Ritenour's velvety octaves and generally taking a restrained approach. Though 4 was recorded well before Fourplay's first live performances with Carlton in June 1998, their early gigs mostly confirmed the impression left by this low-key album; no one wants to rock this lucrative boat.
Condition: Brand New Factory Sealed
TRACK LISTING
1 Still the One 5:42
2 Little Foxes 5:47
3 Sexual Healing 5:28
4 Charmed, I'm Sure 6:12
5 Someone to Love 5:42
6 Rio Rush 7:47
7 Piece of My Heart 4:26
8 Slow Slide 5:04
9 Vest Pocket 4:42
10 Swamp Jazz 4:49
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