In music, time flies, styles unstoppably evolve, and bands come and go. But there are also rare stable, forward moving forces on the scene—one prime example in jazz being the Yellowjackets. As of 2011, this beloved eclectic, electro-acoustic jazz band that keyboardist Russell Ferrante and bassist Jimmy Haslip built celebrates the ripe, young but deep age of 30—a milestone commemorated with another powerful and heartfelt album, fittingly named "Timeline." Musically, the terrain on "Timeline" is characteristically diverse but also cohesive, melodically accessible and also gently experimental, in keeping with the Jackets’ concept for three decades.
released March 15, 2011
Produced by Yellowjackets
Russell Ferrante – piano, keyboards Jimmy Haslip – bass Bob Mintzer – tenor, soprano saxophones, bass clarinet Will Kennedy – drums, keyboards
GUESTS: Robben Ford – guitar on Magnolia John Daversa – trumpet on Tenacity & Like Elvin
