Two of the smoothest singers Patti Austin and Peabo Bryson team up with jazz maestros Fourplay, Bob James (keys), Nathan East (bass), Harvey Mason (drums), Lee Ritenour (guitar) on this 1995 version of 'The Closer I Get To You'. Fourplay revamped this hit duet, originally from Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway, and written by James Mtume and Reggie Lucas. Often commented as the best audiophile version of ‘The Closer I Get To You’. Eargasm. This music video has been unseen for many years, now available for the first time on YouTube. The soothing RnB classic is included in the album ‘The Best of Fourplay (2020 Remastered)’ as the additional track for MQA-CD and SACD. The Best of Fourplay (2020 Remastered) is available now on digital streaming platforms, in both standard and Hi-Res digital audio stereo formats. MQA-CD, SACD, 180g Vinyl LP is now available, buy now: Fourplay: Bob James (piano), Nathan East (bass), Harvey Mason (drums), Lee Ritenour (guitar) Subscribe to FourplayVEVO channel - Connect with Fourplay Website: Facebook: #Fourplay #TheCloserIGetToYou #TheBestofFourplay #Remastered © 1995 Evolution Media Ltd. / Cherry Red Records
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