Yellowjackets

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The Yellowjackets are an American jazz fusion quartet.

The current lineup consists of Marcus Baylor (drums, percussion), Russell Ferrante (piano, keyboards, synthesizers), Jimmy Haslip (electric basses), and Bob Mintzer (saxophones, bass clarinet, EWI).

Mintzer joined the group in 1991. Baylor joined the group in 2000. The original group, called The Robben Ford Group, consisted of Robben Ford (guitar), Ricky Lawson (drums), Russell Ferrante, and Jimmy Haslip. Ford had originally assembled the group to record Inside Story, but left in 1978, seeking a more vocal and commercial sound. Ricky Lawson left in 1986 to tour with Lionel Richie.

Other members have included Mark Russo (1985-1989; saxophones), William Kennedy (1987-1999; drums), Peter Erskine (1999; drums), and Terri Lynn Carrington (2000, drums).

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knumbskull wrote:
April 2008

I recognize and represent !!!!!!!

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Plainavy wrote:
January 2008

Does it get any better than this group? First heard them back in the early 80s--their groove still smoothes me.

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eriteric wrote:
September 2007

I'm surprised to not see more listeners

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slynur wrote:
August 2007

Hi! Started a Group here on Last called Yellowjackets a couple of weeks ago but I've been kinda busy so please join if u want to, and fill it up with lots of good stuff!

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mikeroach113 wrote:
August 2007

Market Street!

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F_Hole wrote:
April 2007

Not just another Smooth Jazz group;a very original band that's grown over the years.

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kuduaty wrote:
December 2006

Very nice piece of so-called soft-jazzin' :>. My ex was in love with them :>.

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DreamTrax wrote:
August 2006

The Yellow Jackets ROCK !!!!!

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Sep 20 Yellowjackets Black Rock Center for the Arts, Germantown, MD, United States
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Oct 19 Yellowjackets Blue Note, Poznań, Poland
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Feb 14 Yellowjackets Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, United States
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