YELLOWJACKETS - Dreamland (1995) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Perhaps the finest recording of this quartet's illustrious career, Dreamland captures the Yellowjackets at the peak of their compositional and performing craft. This band has moved far beyond its peers with this release. The music here is simply intoxicating, full of gorgeous melodies, deceptively intricate changes, subtle rhythmic and harmonic nuances, and flawless playing. Because of the consistency of the music, it is impossible to point out high spots. Bobby McFerrin has never sounded better than on his guest appearance on "Summer Song," but it's the high level maintained by the four Yellowjackets throughout the disc that especially entrances the listener. This is a Dreamland where any connoisseur of quality music will find delight and quiet satisfaction. by Jim Newsom
Tracklist :
1     The Chosen 4:59
Russell Ferrante / Jimmy Haslip
Percussion – Luis Conte
Trumpet – Chuck Findley
2     Blacktop 5:02
Russell Ferrante / Jimmy Haslip / Bob Mintzer
3     Summer Song 6:35
Russell Ferrante / Jimmy Haslip
Percussion – Luis Conte
Vocals, Percussion – Bobby McFerrin
4     Small Town 6:31
Russell Ferrante / Jimmy Haslip
5     A Walk in the Park 5:21
Bob Mintzer
Trumpet, Trombone – Chuck Findley
6     Turn in Time 5:05
Russell Ferrante / Jimmy Haslip
7     Father Time 4:39
Bob Mintzer
8     New Lullaby (For Gabriela) 4:34
Russell Ferrante / Jimmy Haslip
9     Dreamland 5:42
Russell Ferrante / Jimmy Haslip / William Kennedy
10     Take My Hand 4:31
Russell Ferrante / William Kennedy
Credits :
Bass, Bass [Shop] – Jimmy Haslip
Drums – William Kennedy
Keyboards – Russell Ferrante
Producer [Produced By] – Yellowjackets
Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet – Bob Mintzer