Yellowjackets
The Yellowjackets have consistently forged ahead in their evolving artistic statements. The band has recorded close to 30 albums, been nominated for 17 GRAMMY® Awards, and has adventurously amplified the eclectic, electro-acoustic soundscape, creating a unique jazz sound since its fusion beginnings.
The Band — Yellowjackets
Throughout their storied 43-year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 25 albums, received 17 Grammy® nominations – won 2 – performed countless sold-out tours, and enjoyed worldwide critical acclaim and commercial success. The Yellowjackets formed in the late 1970’s as the backup band for guitarist Robben Ford.
Recordings - Yellowjackets
Yellowjackets | WDR Big Band Jackets XL (2020) Raising Our Voice (2018) Cohearance (2016) A Rise in the Road (2013) Timeline (2011) Lifecycle (2008) Twenty Five [CD/DVD] (2006) The Best of Yellowjackets/The Millennium Collection (2006) Altered State (2005) Time Squared (2003) Peace Round - A Christmas Celebration (2003) Mint Jam (2001)
YELLOWJACKETS RELEASE PARALLEL MOTION
Aug 18, 2022 · By the band’s standards Australian-born electric bass virtuoso Dane Alderson is still the new kid, though he’s already anchored the quartet for seven years. Parallel Motion is a Technicolor portrait of a working band that’s still stretching its wings.
Dates - Yellowjackets
Jan 25, 2025 · for tickets and info: https://www.soka.edu/soka-performing-arts-center/calendar-events/kurt-elling-celebrates-weather-report-special-guest
Yellowjackets | WDR Big Band Jackets XL (2020)
Nov 6, 2020 · As a tight, longstanding jazz ensemble, Yellowjackets has explored a universe all its own of electro-acoustic soundscapes in its nearly four-decade history. Since the band’s eponymous 1981 debut album, Yellowjackets has consistently forged ahead with innovative and challenging artistic statements.
Alumni — Yellowjackets
The members of Yellowjackets first worked together when guitarist Robben Ford assembed the group to record his album The Inside Story in 1977-78, and is essentially the founder of Yellowjackets. In addition to being a frequent guest artist with the group and remaining a very good friend, he has also recorded many critically acclaimed albums ...
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Bob Mintzer - Yellowjackets
In 1981 through 1982 Bob was a member of the Jaco Pastorius Word of Mouth band., playing tenor sax, bass clarinet, and doing some arranging/composing for both the big and small band components. There are several recordings and videos of this band out and about.
Dane Alderson - Yellowjackets
As of April 2015, Dane has been touring, performing and recording with the internationally renowned and multiple Grammy Award winning jazz/fusion band ‘The Yellowjackets’ featuring Bob Mintzer on sax, Russell Ferrante on piano and Will Kennedy on the drums.