Yellowjackets, one of the benchmark American fusion and smooth jazz groups since the 1980s.
Profile
- Origin
- Los Angeles, United States
- Formed
- 1977
- Founding members
- Robben Ford, Russell Ferrante, Jimmy Haslip, Ricky Lawson
- Current status
- Active, with a new album in 2025
- Official website
- yellowjackets.com
Current lineup
- Russell Ferrante — keyboards (1977–present)
- Bob Mintzer — saxophone (1991–present)
- Will Kennedy — drums (1987–1999, 2010–present)
- Dane Alderson — bass (2015–present)
Former members
- Jimmy Haslip — bass (1977–2012)
- Robben Ford — guitar (1977–1983)
- Ricky Lawson — drums (1977–1987; died 2013)
Discography
| Year | Release |
|---|---|
| 1981 | Yellowjackets |
| 1983 | Mirage a Trois |
| 1987 | Four Corners |
| 1988 | Politics |
| 1991 | Greenhouse |
| 2011 | Timeline |
| 2025 | Fasten Up |
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