Oh! So that's where those tunes originated from.
Yellowjackets Samurai Samba was frequently heard from Jim's office. I admit I enjoyed the jazz music, but I never put a name to it. Now I have the name forever - Yellowjackets!
The 1985 album was produced by Tommy LiPuma and Yellowjackets, with:
- Russell Ferrante, keyboards
- Jimmy Haslip, bass
- Ricky Lawson, drums/electric drums
- Marc Russo, alto sax
- Also, in later editions:
- Carlos Rios, guitar
- Michael Landau, guitar
- Paulinho Da Costa, percussion
- Bobby Caldwell, Marilyn Scott, Paulinho Da Costa and Carl Caldwell, vocals
- Bobby Caldwell, lead vocal on “Lonely Weekend”
- Paulo da Costa Jr., vocals on “Los Mambos”
- Homecoming (Ferrante)
- Deat Beat (Ferrante/Haslip/Lawson/Russo)
- Daddy’s Gonna Miss You (Ferrante/Haslip/Lawson/Russo)
- Sylvania (Ferrante/Haslip/Lawson)
- Silverlake (Ferrante)
- Lonely Weekend (Ferrante/Curiale/Lawson/Caldwell)
- Los Mambos (Ferrante/Russo/da Costa)
- Samurai Samba (Ferrante)
The jazz fusion band steps back to 1977 when guitarist Robben Ford was recording his first album. He recruited to join him keyboardist Russell Ferrante, base guitarist Jimmy Haslip and drummer Ricky Lawson. The name Yellowjackets was selected by producer Tommy LiPuma from a list of suggestions from band members.
Band membership has changed over the years. Current members include Russell Ferrante, Bob Mintzer, William Kennedy and Dane Alderson. But the band remains true to its rasping saxaphone, deep bass, rythmic drums, and melodic keyboard sounds. Yellowjackets remains a popular jazz fusion band pleasing old and current generations of fans. Soloist Luciana Souza has added her own special flair.
The band has recorded close to 30 albums,been nominate for numerous awards, and evolved into its own jazz sound. Check out the band's itinerary for a concert or workshop you don't want to miss.
Listen to Yellowjackets Samurai Samba and more at its website, or take home some of its music from the amazon Buzz Store.
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