Like a River (1993) is the ninth studio album (10th overall) from the jazz group Yellowjackets, and their fifth studio album (sixth overall) for GRP Records. The album was nominated for "Best Contemporary Jazz Recording" Grammy Award.The album reached a peak position of number three on Billboard's Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.
The tracks "My Old School" and "Dewey (for Miles)" are frequently included in Yellowjackets' set lists, the former being included in their live album "Twenty Five."
The album is dedicated to the memory of Jeff Porcaro, who had died in 1992.
Russell Ferrante – acoustic piano, synthesizers Jimmy Haslip – 6-string bass, Tobias semi-hollow body electric bass, vocals Will Kennedy – drums Bob Mintzer – soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, EWI
Steve Croes – Synclavier Naná Vasconcelos – percussion, vocals Judd Miller – EWI programming Tim Hagens – trumpet Bill Gable – vocals
Musicians: Russell Ferrante, keyboards; Jimmy Haslip, basses and vocals; William Kennedy, drums; Bob Mintzer, soprano and tenor saxohphone, bass clarinet and EWI. With: Nana Vasconcelos, percussion and vocals; Tim Hagens, trumpet; Steve Croes, Synclavier; Bill Gable, vocals.
