30th Anniversary Numbered, Limited Edition 180g 2LP!
Remastered from the Original Master Tapes & Cut from Hi-Res Audio!
First Time on Vinyl!
Between the Sheets is the second studio album of the smooth jazz group Fourplay. The album is well-regarded as a defining album in the smooth jazz genre and was released in August 1993 to rapturous acclaim. The album is certified gold by the RIAA, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Jazz Albums chart and No. 15 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and selling over 500,000 copies in the United States.
The album is known for its iconic smooth jazz tracks, like the slow, sensuous ballad "Between the Sheets," a remake of the 1983 hit by R&B group the Isley Brothers. It features vocals from legendary soul singer Chaka Khan, whose lead voice duets with Nathan East against lush background vocals from noted singers Chanté Moore, Phil Perry, and Earth, Wind & Fire's Philip Bailey. Then there is "Amoroso," a sprightly tune featuring sparkling solos from Bob James and Lee Ritenour while East and the song's composer, Harvey Mason, keep a lively groove simmering.
Features
- 30th Anniversary
- Numbered, Limited Edition - 1,500 Copies
- 180g Audiophile Pressing
- Double LP
- First Time Available on Vinyl
- Newly Remastered from the Original Master Tapes
- Lacquer Cut from Hi-Res Audio
- Gatefold Sleeve
- Archive Quality 3-Ply, Anti-Static Inner Sleeve
- Double-Sided Insert with New Liner Notes
- Bonus Track "Tokyo Rain" Previously Only Available on Japanese CD Version
Musicians
| Bob James | keyboards |
|---|---|
| Lee Ritenour | guitar |
| Nathan East | bass, vocals |
| Harvey Mason | drums, percussion |
| Chaka Khan | vocals |
| Philip Bailey | vocals |
| Chanté Moore | vocals |
| Phil Perry | vocals |
Selections
Side 1:
- Chant
- Monterey
- Between The Sheets Featuring Chaka Khan & Nathan East
Side 2:
- Li'l Darlin'
- Flying East
- Once In The A.M.
Side 3:
- Gulliver
- Amoroso
- A Summer Child
Side 4:
- Anthem
- Song For Somalia
- Tokyo Rain
