{"product_id":"the-best-of-fourplay-2020-remastered-fourplay-3-1lp-vinyl-near-mint-nm","title":"The Best Of Fourplay - 2020 Remastered - Fourplay (3) (1LP Vinyl) - Near Mint (NM)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vinyl-record-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"condition-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCouple corners creased and top of the cover has a 1 inch split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord is near mint looks unplayed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 15px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Best Of Fourplay - 2020 Remastered\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eFourplay (3)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew groups defined the golden age of contemporary smooth jazz quite like Fourplay, and this 2020 remaster gathers the quartet's finest early work into a single, definitive statement. Originally released in 1997 as a career-spanning compilation, the collection was overseen by producer Matt Pierson and executive producer Bob James, ensuring the material reflects the band's own vision rather than a label's afterthought. This edition returns to the source: remastered by Steve Vavagiakis, pressed on 180g vinyl, with lacquer cutting done in Germany from a high-resolution master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusically, this is a showcase for interplay and restraint. Fourplay built their sound on the elegant keyboard work of Bob James, whose fingerprints are all over these arrangements, complemented by the crisp, sophisticated drumming and production instincts of Harvey Mason. The quartet self-produced the bulk of the record, and it shows in the seamless chemistry between players—warm, melodic, and never overplayed. It's contemporary jazz that prizes groove and tone over flash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, the appeal is straightforward: a beloved compilation given the audiophile treatment it deserves. The German lacquer cutting and high-resolution source translate Fourplay's smooth textures into something genuinely spacious on a turntable, while Linda Cobb's art direction rounds out a tasteful package. It's an easy, rewarding listen and a worthy addition to any smooth jazz shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrack Listing:\u003cbr\u003eA1. Max-O-Man\u003cbr\u003eA2. 101 Eastbound\u003cbr\u003eA3. Higher Ground\u003cbr\u003eA4. 4 Play And Pleasure\u003cbr\u003eA5. After The Dance\u003cbr\u003eB1. Chant\u003cbr\u003eB2. Bali Run\u003cbr\u003eB3. Between The Sheets (Edit])\u003cbr\u003eB4. Any Time Of Day\u003cbr\u003eB5. Why Can't It Wait Till Morning (Remix)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003cbr\u003eLinda Cobb - Art Direction, Design\u003cbr\u003eMatt Pierson - Compilation Producer\u003cbr\u003eBob James - Executive Producer\u003cbr\u003eFourplay (3) - Producer\u003cbr\u003eHarvey Mason - Producer (A3)\u003cbr\u003eHarvey Mason Jr. - Producer (A3)\u003cbr\u003eSteve Vavagiakis - Remastered By\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes:\u003cbr\u003e2020 remaster. \u003cbr\u003eThe Best of Fourplay is a compilation album by Fourplay, released in 1997. Fourplay is a contemporary smooth jazz quartet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e180g Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eLacquer cutting in Germany from high-resolution master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fourplay (3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evosound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e EVLP028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Import\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evosound","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67612060647720,"sku":null,"price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2339\/3320\/files\/1790538244974-367704108.jpg?v=1790538375","url":"https:\/\/mileswaxey.com\/products\/the-best-of-fourplay-2020-remastered-fourplay-3-1lp-vinyl-near-mint-nm","provider":"Miles Waxey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}