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Russell Ferrante
Yellowjackets is an American jazz fusion band founded in 1977 in Los Angeles, California. History In 1977, guitarist Robben Ford, for his first solo album, recruited keyboardist Russell Ferrante, electric bassist Jimmy Haslip and drummer Ricky Lawson. They decided to continue as a group and were signed to Warner Bros. Records by producer Tommy LiPuma, who chose the name "Yellowjackets" from a list of potential group names the band had compiled. In 1984, the band's second album, ''Mirage a Trois'', was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Fusion Performance. Ford only played on half this album, and after he departed the group, saxophonist Marc Russo was hired in his place. The next album, '' Shades'', reached No. 4 on the ''Billboard'' magazine jazz album chart, while the single "And You Know That" won a Grammy for Best R&B Instrumental Performance. Lawson left and was replaced by Will Kennedy in 1987. Their next three albums, ''Four Corners'', ''Politics'', and ''The Spin'' a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jazz Fusion
Jazz fusion (also known as fusion and progressive jazz) is a music genre that developed in the late 1960s when musicians combined jazz harmony and jazz improvisation, improvisation with rock music, funk, and rhythm and blues. Electric guitars, amplifiers, and keyboards that were popular in rock and roll started to be used by jazz musicians, particularly those who had grown up listening to rock and roll. Jazz fusion arrangements vary in complexity. Some employ groove-based vamps fixed to a single key or a single chord with a simple, repeated melody. Others use elaborate chord progressions, unconventional time signatures, or melodies with counter-melodies. These arrangements, whether simple or complex, typically include improvised sections that can vary in length, much like in other forms of jazz. As with jazz, jazz fusion can employ brass and woodwind instruments such as trumpet and saxophone, but other instruments often substitute for these. A jazz fusion band is less likely to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liri Blues Yellowjackets 2000
The Liri (Latin Liris or Lyris, previously, Clanis; Greek: ) is one of the principal rivers of central Italy, flowing into the Tyrrhenian Sea a little below Minturno under the name Garigliano. Source and route The Liri's source is in the Monte Camiciola, elevation , in the Monti Simbruini of central Apennines (Abruzzo, ''comune'' of Cappadocia). It flows at first in a southeasterly direction through a long trough-like valley, parallel to the general direction of the Apennines, until it reaches the city of Sora. In the upper part of Isola del Liri it receives the waters of Fibreno and then it divides into two branches which then rejoin, surrounding the lower part of the town (''Isola del Liri'' stands for ''Liri Island''). One branch makes a high waterfall situated in the centre, a unique case in Europe. A dam is built on the river after the confluence with the Sacco at Ceprano. The last important Liri's tributary is the Melfa, with which it joins near Aquino. After Cass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timeline (Yellowjackets Album)
''Timeline'' is an album by the American jazz group Yellowjackets, released in 2011. The album reached a peak position of number five on ''Billboard'' Top Jazz Albums chart, and was nominated for Best Jazz Instrumental Album at the Grammy Awards of 2012. Track listing Personnel ;Yellowjackets * Russell Ferrante – keyboards, acoustic piano * Jimmy Haslip – bass * Will Kennedy – drums, keyboards * Bob Mintzer – tenor saxophone, sopranino saxophone, bass clarinet ;Guest Musicians * Robben Ford Robben Lee Ford (born December 16, 1951) is an American blues, jazz, and rock guitarist. He was a member of the L.A. Express and Yellowjackets and has collaborated with Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison, Larry Carlton, Rick Springfield ... – guitars (5) * John Daversa – trumpet (2, 8) Production * Yellowjackets – producers * Gretchen Valade – executive producer * Rich Breen – recording, mixing, mastering * Ed Woolley – assistant engineer * Al Pryo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greenhouse (Yellowjackets Album)
''Greenhouse'' is the eighth studio album of the American jazz group Yellowjackets, released in 1991. In this album, the group was a trio. Bob Mintzer, who became an official member on the next album, was credited as a guest artist. The album reached a peak position of number one on ''Billboard'' Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart. Track listing Personnel Yellowjackets * Russell Ferrante – keyboards * Jimmy Haslip – bass * Will Kennedy – drums Additional musicians * Bob Mintzer – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, alto flute, EWI * Steve Croes – Synclavier (digital music workstation) * Alex Acuña – percussions * Judd Miller – EWI programming (9) * Stuart Canin – violin solo (9) * Bill Gable – vocals (8) Orchestra (tracks 2, 4 & 9) * Vince Mendoza – arrangements and conductor * Sandy de Crescent – contractor * Michael O'Donovan – bassoon * Gary Gray and James Kanter – clarinet * James Walker – flute * John Cooke, Dane Little, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Spin
''The Spin'' is an album by the American jazz band Yellowjackets, released in 1989. The album title refers to the Earth's rotation. The band supported the album with a North American tour. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award, in the "Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group" category. It peaked in the top 10 on ''Billboards Jazz Albums chart. Production Yellowjackets had originally hoped to record ''The Spin'' with Claus Ogerman. Instead, the album was recorded in Oslo, Norway, in February 1989; it demonstrated a more acoustic sound than the band's previous efforts, relying less on synthesizers. Completed in three weeks, it was engineered by Jan Erik Kongshaug. The band sought to make the album as melodic as possible while still working within a traditional jazz setting. Alex Acuña played percussion on the album.''The Spin'' was the final album with saxophonist Marc Russo as a band member. Critical reception The ''Chicago Tribune'' wrote that ''The Spin'' "includes a f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Politics (Yellowjackets Album)
''Politics'' (1988) is the sixth studio album from the jazz group Yellowjackets. The album was awarded "Best Jazz Fusion Performance" at the 1989 Grammy Awards. Track listing Personnel Yellowjackets * Russell Ferrante – keyboards * Jimmy Haslip – 5-string bass * Will Kennedy – drums * Marc Russo – saxophones Guest Musicians * Steve Croes – Synclavier programming * Alex Acuña – percussion Production * Yellowjackets – producers * David Hentschel – producer, recording, mixing * Ricky Schultz – executive producer * Bart Stevens – assistant engineer * Sharon Rice – mix assistant * Stephen Marcussen – mastering * Gary Borman – artist management * Jeff Lancaster (L-Shape Ltd.) – art director * Lou Beach – illustration * Aaron Rapoport Aaron Rapoport (born May 22, 1954) is an American photographer, best known for his photographs of musicians. Biography In a career that spans over three decades, Rapoport has photographed in a wide variety o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Four Corners (album)
''Four Corners'' is the fifth studio album of the American jazz group Yellowjackets, released in 1987. The album reached a peak position of number three on ''Billboard'' Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart. This was the first Yellowjackets album to feature Will Kennedy on drums. Track listing Personnel Yellowjackets * Russell Ferrante – pianos, synthesizers * Jimmy Haslip – 5-string bass, fretless bass, vocals (2) * Will Kennedy – drums, percussion * Marc Russo – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone Additional musicians * Gary Barlough – Synclavier programming * Alex Acuña – percussion, vocals (2) * Bill Gable – cello (2), additional percussion (2), vocals (3) * Brenda Russell – vocals (2) * Diana Acuña – vocals (2) Production * Yellowjackets – producers * David Hentschel – producer, recording, mixing * Ricky Schultz – executive producer * Dan Garcia – second engineer * Andy Harper – second engineer * Jon Ingoldsby – second engineer * Shar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard (magazine)
''Billboard'' (stylized as ''billboard'') is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events, and style related to the music industry. Its music charts include the Hot 100, the 200, and the Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in different genres of music. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm, and operates several TV shows. ''Billboard'' was founded in 1894 by William Donaldson and James Hennegan as a trade publication for bill posters. Donaldson later acquired Hennegan's interest in 1900 for $500. In the early years of the 20th century, it covered the entertainment industry, such as circuses, fairs, and burlesque shows, and also created a mail service for travelling entertainers. ''Billboard'' began focusing more on the music industry as the jukebox, phonograph, and radio became commonplace. Many topics it covered were spun-off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shades (Yellowjackets Album)
''Shades'' (1986) is the fourth studio album from the jazz group Yellowjackets. The album's first track, "And You Know That", won the "Best R&B Instrumental" Grammy Award. The album debuted on the ''Billboard'' Top Jazz Album chart on 5 July 1986 and would spend 32 weeks on the chart, eventually peaking at #4. It was the last to feature drummer Ricky Lawson. The album features the original recording of the Yellowjackets' live staple "Revelation" (featuring vocal group Perri) as well as the Donald Fagen-penned title track. "Revelation" is one of the group's most popular tunes, often covered by other artists, including Robben Ford on his ''Talk to Your Daughter'' (1988). Track listing Personnel Yellowjackets * Russell Ferrante – keyboards * Jimmy Haslip – 5-string bass, piccolo bass * Ricky Lawson – acoustic drums, Simmons drums, percussion * Marc Russo – alto saxophone Guest musicians * Rory Kaplan – Fairlight CMI programming * Bill Gable – PPG Wave 2.3 program ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards (stylized as GRAMMY), or simply known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize "outstanding" achievements in the music industry. They are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the music industry worldwide. It was originally called the Gramophone Awards, as the trophy depicts a gilded gramophone. The Grammys are the first of the Big Three networks' major music awards held annually, and is considered one of the four major annual American entertainment awards, alongside the Academy Awards (for films), the Emmy Awards (for television), and the Tony Awards (for theater). The first Grammy Awards ceremony was held on May 4, 1959, to honor the musical accomplishments of performers for the year 1958. After the 2011 ceremony, the Recording Academy overhauled many Grammy Award categories for 2012. History The Grammys had their origin in the Hollywood Walk of Fame project in the 1950s. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mirage A Trois
''Mirage a Trois'' is the second album of the American jazz group Yellowjackets, released in 1983. The album reached a peak position of number 145 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number 7 on ''Billboard'' Jazz Albums chart. It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Fusion Performance in 1984. Track listing # "Claire's Song" (Russell Ferrante) - 5:11 # "Top Secret" (Jimmy Haslip, Ferrante, Ricky Lawson) - 6:11 # "I Got Rhythm" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - 4:34 # "Pass It On" (Ferrante) - 6:14 # "Goin' Home" (Ferrante) - 5:38 # "Man in the Moon" (Haslip, Ferrante) - 4:38 # "Elamar" ( Mike Miller) - 4:10 # "Nimbus" (Ferrante) - 4:46 Personnel Yellowjackets * Russell Ferrante – keyboards, acoustic piano * Jimmy Haslip – bass guitar * Ricky Lawson – drums Additional musicians * Robben Ford - guitar (2, 4, 5 & 6) * Scott Page – sequencing (1) * Anthony McShear – sequencing (1) * James Newton Howard – synthesizer programming, arrangements (7 & 8) * Mike ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AllMusic
AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the database was first made available on the Internet in 1994. AllMusic is owned by RhythmOne. History AllMusic was launched as ''All Music Guide'' by Michael Erlewine, a "compulsive archivist, noted astrologer, Buddhist scholar and musician". He became interested in using computers for his astrological work in the mid-1970s and founded a software company, Matrix, in 1977. In the early 1990s, as CDs replaced LPs as the dominant format for recorded music, Erlewine purchased what he thought was a CD of early recordings by Little Richard. After buying it he discovered it was a "flaccid latter-day rehash". Frustrated with the labeling, he researched using metadata to create a music guide. In 1990, in Big Rapids, Michigan, he founded ''All Music Guide' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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