Pure Excellence
by JuShelton on 12/11/15Birchmere - AlexandriaRating: 5 out of 5I have seen these guys a number of times and they seem to get better and better. The show was amazing. My wife and I thought they were excellent.

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FOURPLAY IN CONCERT:
Iconic smooth jazz quartet Fourplay hold the distinction of being the only music group in history to be recognized by the United States Congress, and it's easy to see why. Comprised of some of the best jazz musicians in the world, the supergroup never fails to dazzle with their virtuosic playing and electrifying chemistry on stage, creating an outsized live sound that belies their humble setup. Featuring selections from more than two decades of recording, Fourplay's 2013 shows hit all the right notes, building excitement for their 2014 tour dates.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Formed in 1990 by Bob James, Harvey Mason, Nathan East, and Lee Ritenour, Fourplay made their self-titled album debut in 1991, topping the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums chart for a whopping 33 weeks. Their potent blend of pop, R&B, and smooth jazz clearly struck a chord with audiences — 1993 sophomore album Between the Sheets was a similar success, also topping the charts and receiving a Grammy nomination. Over the years, they've been joined on their recordings by a range of celebrated pop vocalists including Phil Collins, Patti Austin, and Babyface, and they hold the honor of being the only musical group ever honored by the United States Congress. With a host of highly anticipated tour dates scheduled for 2014, fans eagerly await a follow-up album to 2012's lauded Esprit de Four.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"These guys are the most professional, tight, hard playing SMOOTH jazz band I've had the pleasure of seeing live. They played continuously and ebulliently for almost 2 hours!"
"It's hard to believe that two guitars, a piano and drums can put out the sound that Fourplay does. What a talented foursome."
"The musicianship was impeccable, the mood was enchanting, and the energy was electric."
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I have seen these guys a number of times and they seem to get better and better. The show was amazing. My wife and I thought they were excellent.
Fourplay was the best concert ever, They are simply amazing.
Absolutely amazing!!!!! Perfect venue , acoustics were amazing .. Great show !!!!!!!!
What an amazing show. These (4) musicians put us in a "Smooth Jazz Trance". Their music was pure pleasure to listen to. Not too soft, not too loud, just right! They played together as group by listening to each other. Anyone who is a Jazz fan needs to see these guys in concert. This was my first chance to see them in person and am happy that I bought the tickets when I did. Obviously I'm now a big Fourplay fan...
Although I have several of their albums this was the first time to see Fourplay in person. Very memorable experience. The group is fantastic and you can tell they enjoy playing together. Top quality musicians and each is an accomplished artist in their own right. I could have listened to them for hours. Crowd loved them.
Long time fan of Fourplay. It was a blessing. Will go see them again anytime.
I've been along for the ride with the guys since inception. I have seen them over a dozen times, and have never been disappointed. However, the performance at the Berks was not the most entertaining show they've given me. They seemed to "dumb down" the show a little. In a more intimate, localized setting, they get funky, and actually groove off the audience, displaying the magic they can create as a Supergroup. The Berks seemed to be a somewhat bland, "Intro to Fourplay" set, designed to introduce themselves to an audience that may not really know them. Good, but they've done much better.
The performance by Foreplay was execellent. The cost of the tickets was fair. I fully enjoyed the show. Even dealing with ticket master when I needed to exchange tickets worked out very well.
These guys ROCK! They are UNBELIEVABLE! That was a hell of a LOT of music! It's hard to say which one I liked the best, they were so damn good. The bass player has such a beautiful, laid back presence, it's hard to take your eyes off him. The lead guitarist's fingers move incredibly quick and with such beauty. The pianist has an accomplished style that is beyond jazz worthy. And the drummer, what can I say? His talents are beyond words. FABULOUS.
From the first note to the last encore bow the show was outstanding. Each musician is masterful and it is obvious they have played together and know how each other reacts to improvisations. Can't say enough positive about the evening.
The hairlines may have changed but the music endures , Love it .
Incredible 2 hours pure jazz enjoyment!! Chuck Loeb is one of the best in the business along with Nathan East and Bob James. I'd see them again in a heartbeat.
Excellent show! I would recommend it to others. Hiroshima, Incognito and Fourplay were wonderful.
Easter 2015 Jazz Concert at Detroit's Fox Theatre featuring Fourplay, Incognito and Hiroshima was Simply Amazing. To have these three high caliber acts one ONE bill was AWESOME!!! They are ALL Still at the top of their game. My heartfelt gratitude to the individuals that put such a spectacular show together. Thank You!!!
I was floored with excitement! We had a great time and Incognito and Hiroshima sounded so wonderful live. Fourplay was awesome as well!!
This was the best concert ever! The artist interaction with the audience was great!
The combination of 4 Play, Hiroshima and Incognito on one billing were the ingredients for an excellent show. The mikes for the instruments were excellent but the voice mikes were not in sync with the instruments during the Incognito set. It was unfortunate, because I did catch some glimpses of great harmony, but the voices were lost for the most part.
Stelar lineup of musicians... konnichiwa, Hiroshima. Artistry in motion with clarity and beauty. Standing ovations to the comfort of sound. Incognito/Maysa omg. Profound word, Lyrical insruments, salsa, percussion/drums, vocals to the galaxies. Solid. Fourplay has immense chemistry. Mesmorizing vocals and precision timing. Good energy song choices kept audience in the groove that carried the night. Rare occasion.
One of the best shows I have seen in some time. I would recommend that if you get a chance to see either Foreplay or Incognito take it, they are both amazing. Meet a couple that flew into Detroit from LA to see them because they almost very play on the west coast. They said the trip was well worth it and must agree!
Hiroshima, Incognito and Fourplay gave concert goers an excellent evening Of music. 3 different types of sound with a great result...good music I wish I could see them all again.