Yellowjackets

November 26th

In 1979, the singer and guitarist, Robben Ford assembled a group of veteran musicians to record the album: The Inside Story.

Among them was the drummer Russell Ferrante and bassist Jimmy Haslip, and promptly noted in the group certain chemistry that would lead to the formation of Yellowjackets, The album debut “Yellowjackets, ” recorded in 1981, was the beginning of a great public and critical success that continues to this day.

Yellowjackets celebrate 30 years as one of the premiere jazz groups of our time with the release of “Timeline” on March 15. William Kennedy is back in the drum chair after a 10 year hiatus, and “Timeline” features a guest appearance by Yellowjackets alumni, Robben Ford. Yellowjackets first recorded in 1980 with Robben on guitar.

The energy and creativity sparked by the quartet’s interaction, honed over three decades now, results in one of Yellowjackets’ finest albums, and it sounds like that there is plenty of gas left in the tank.