Musicians: Justo Almario: Flute; Luis Conte: Conga, Percussion, Quinto, Timbales; Mark Craney: Cymbals, Hi Hat, Tom-Tom; Ernesto Diaz: Bongos, Cajon, Clapping, Conga, Shekere; Russell Ferrante: Keyboards, Piano; Chuck Findley: Flugelhorn, Trombone, Trumpet; Jimmy Haslip: All Basses, Synthesizer Bass, Vocals (Background); Vince Mendoza: Keyboards, Synthesizer Bass; Judd Miller: Evi; Otmaro Ruiz: Piano; Casey Schelierell: Clapping, Cymbals, Djembe, Drums, Shaker, Shekere; Steve Tavaglione: Sax (Soprano), Sax (Tenor); Joe Vannelli: Keyboards, Synthesizer Bass; Ross Vannelli: Vocals (Background).
Red Heat features a fiery mix of hot Latin rhythms and cool jazz, held together by Jimmy's silky-smooth bass. This recordings shows his strong Latin influence and is dedicated to his father. Assisting in production is Joe Vannelli, whose accompaniments complement Jimmy's style perfectly.
