Like a River

by Yellowjackets

Overview

Other than the easy-listening pieces that appear near the beginning of the program, this is one of The Yellowjackets' strongest jazz dates. Bob Mintzer's creative reeds (switching between tenor, bass clarinet, soprano and the EWI) keep the music stimulating and keyboardist Russell Ferrante has come a long way as both an improviser (where he is most influenced by Herbie Hancock) and as the band's main composer. With bassist Jimmy Haslip and drummer William Kennedy in strong supporting roles, the ensemble plays intelligent funk grooves, some mood music and occasional sections of straightahead jamming. The inclusion of the Miles Davis-influenced trumpeter Tim Hagans on half of the selections adds variety to a particularly enjoyable set. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	01/19/1993
Label:	Grp
UPC:	0011105968928
Rank:	98086

Tracks

1. Man Facing North
2. My Old School
3. River Waltz
4. Dewey (A Tribute to Miles Davis)
5. Memoirs
6. Azure Moon
7. Sue¿¿os
8. 1998
9. Sandstone
10. Solitude

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Yellowjackets   Primary Artist
Bob Mintzer   EWI,Sax (Tenor),Sax (Soprano),Clarinet (Bass)
Nana Vasconcelos   Bass,Vocals,Percussion
Bill Gable   Vocals
Russell Ferrante   Piano,Synthesizer
Judd Miller   EWI
Jimmy Haslip   Bass,Vocals,6-String Bass
Tim Hagans   Trumpet
William Kennedy   Drums
Steve Croes   Synclavier

Technical Credits

Bob Mintzer   Composer
Chad Blinman   Assistant Engineer
Marc Russo   Composer
Bill Gable   Composer
Bill Jackson   Engineer
Russell Ferrante   Composer
Judd Miller   Programming
Jimmy Haslip   Composer
Michael Verdick   Mixing
Mick Guzauski   Mixing,Engineer
Darryl Johnston   Engineer
Yellowjackets   Producer
William Kennedy   Composer
Michael Pollard   Production Coordination
Andy Baltimore   Creative Director
Gil Morales   Assistant Engineer
Sally G. Poppe   Production Coordination
Richard Laird   Photography
Rick Carlson   Engineer
Steve Rabe   Engineer
Kevin Gray   Mastering