Fourplay "Elixir" Smooth Jazz Music CD Review

Elixir is the latest release from Smooth Jazz ArtistElixir Release Notes:
Fourplay, and I can only think of one word toFourplay originally released Elixir on August 22, 1995
describe it... AWESOME!CD Track List Follows:
I wish it weren't the case but, it's not everyday that1. Elixir
I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and2. Dream Come True
comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is3. Play Lady Play
usually a song or two that I just can't force myself4. Why Can't It Wait Till Morning - (with Phil Collins)
to get through. Not at all the case with Elixir. Every5. Magic Carpet Ride 6. Whisper In My Ear
track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to7. Fannie Mae
listen to from start to finish.8. The Closer I Get To You
Elixir is a pleasantly varied, mix of 11 tracks that are9. East 2 West
very well constructed songs.10. Licorice
If you're even mildly into Smooth Jazz music you'll11. In My Corner
enjoy this CD. Overall Elixir is an outstanding release. IFourplay: Nathan East (vocals, fretless, 5- &
give it my double thumbs up. You will not be6-string basses); Lee Ritenour (guitar, synthesizer,
disappointed with one single track.programming); Harvey Mason (jew's harp, marimba,
While the entire CD is outstanding some of mydrums, bongos, congas); Bob James (keyboards,
favorites are track 2, Dream Come True, track 4synthesizer, programming). Additional personnel: Phil
Why Can't It Wait Till Morning with Phil Collins, trackCollins, Patti Austin, Peabo Bryson (vocals); Ken
11, In My CornerFreeman, Harvey Mason, Jr. (programming); Heather
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that gotMason, Vern Arnold, Cisco (background vocals).
Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 8, TheELIXIR was nominated for a 1996 Grammy Award
Closer I Get To You. Very nicely done!for Best Contemporary Jazz Performance.