Fourplay isn't known for changing personnel. In fact, in its 20 years of existence, the band has only made one change, when Larry Carlton replaced original member Lee Ritenour in 1998.

That doesn't mean that Fourplay members aren't serious — or forward-looking — when it comes to music. They have a goal of invention, or re-invention as is the case with familiar songs.

For Fourplay, it's all a numbers game. 2011 marks the band's 20th anniversary, Let's Touch the Sky is their 12th album, and "new guy," Chuck Loeb is both Fourplay's third personnel change and third ...

Fourplay: Energy album review by Woodrow Wilkins, published on September 28, 2008. Find thousands jazz reviews at All About Jazz!

Fourplay is a platform in which a user teams up with a buddy to create a shared profile and then looks for another team of singles to double date.

Jazz quartet Fourplay will make its Heads Up International debut Sept. 23 with “Energy.” Special guest on the album is labemate and critically acclaimed upright bassist/vocalist Esperanza ...

Fourplay, above with the late Chuck Loeb, second from right, will be joined by Kirk Whalum during Saturday's performance.

Fourplay is the also the only band in U.S. music history bestowed with a Congressional Record, given by the U.S. Congress, recognizing them as distinguished members of the American music industry.