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Yellowjackets is an American jazz fusion band founded in 1977 in Los Angeles, California . History. Jimmy Haslip performs at the Liri Blues Festival, Italy, in 2000. In 1977, guitarist Robben Ford, for his first solo album, recruited keyboardist Russell Ferrante, electric bassist Jimmy Haslip and drummer Ricky Lawson. [1] .
Latest Release. DATES. The Yellowjackets have consistently forged ahead in their evolving artistic statements. The band has recorded close to 30 albums, been nominated for 17 GRAMMY® Awards, and has adventurously amplified the eclectic, electro-acoustic soundscape, creating a unique jazz sound since its fusion beginnings.
Throughout their storied 43-year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 25 albums, received 17 Grammy® nominations – won 2 – performed countless sold-out tours, and enjoyed worldwide critical acclaim and commercial success. The Yellowjackets formed in the late 1970’s as the backup band for guitarist Robben Ford.
Jan 6, 2023 · For more than 40 years, GRAMMY-winning virtuosos Yellowjackets have accumulated a commensurately eclectic, comforting and challenging catalog. Here are 10 key tracks, hand-picked by the band. Morgan Enos. | GRAMMYs / Jan 6, 2023 - 12:59 pm.
Jan 10, 2022 · The song—which sounds a little like a haunted, organ-heavy Breeders track—recently made its way to streaming services, with a Yellowjackets soundtrack on the way. “Everybody keeps asking for ...
Aug 18, 2022 · Slated for release on August 26, Parallel Motion is Yellowjackets’ sixth album for Mack Avenue Records and it captures a vibrant creative communion that shows no signs of an impending midlife crisis.
The Spin is an album by the American jazz band Yellowjackets, released in 1989. The album title refers to the Earth's rotation. The band supported the album with a North American tour. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award, in the "Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group" category.
