YELLOWJACKETS - Like a River (1993) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

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. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Man Facing North 6:28
Russell Ferrante / Jimmy Haslip / William Kennedy / Bob Mintzer
2     My Old School 7:13
Russell Ferrante / Jimmy Haslip
3     River Waltz 6:00
Russell Ferrante / Jimmy Haslip / William Kennedy / Marc Russo
4     Dewey (A Tribute to Miles Davis) 5:40
Russell Ferrante / Jimmy Haslip
5     Memoirs 6:19
Bob Mintzer
6     Azure Moon 6:02
Russell Ferrante / Jimmy Haslip
7     Sueños 6:35
Russell Ferrante / Bill Gable / Jimmy Haslip
8     1998 6:58
Russell Ferrante / Jimmy Haslip / William Kennedy / Marc Russo
9     Sandstone 5:29
Russell Ferrante / Jimmy Haslip / William Kennedy
10     Solitude 5:04
Russell Ferrante
Credits :
Drums – William Kennedy
Electric Bass [6 String Bass], Electric Bass [Tobias Semi Hollow Body], Vocals – Jimmy Haslip
Guest, Musician, Percussion, Vocals – Naná Vasconcelos
Guest, Musician, Programmed By [EWI Programming] – Judd Muller
Guest, Musician, Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Steve Croes
Guest, Musician, Trumpet – Tim Hagens
Guest, Musician, Vocals – Bill Gable
Piano [Acoustic], Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Russell Ferrante
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Electronic Wind Instrument [EWI] – Bob Mintzer