Rhythm & blues and fusion band The Yellowjackets was founded in 1977 by guitarist Robben Ford, the first year was also the face arbiter. he was succeeded by alto saxophonist Marc Russo, then began the heyday of the group after his departure in 1983. To include bassist Jimmy Haslip and drummer William Kennedy, the group knew its own twist on rhythm and blues and give fusion. After the departure of
… Russo in the nineties and with the advent of tenor saxophonist and clarinetist Bob Mintzer was the musical direction more towards jazz. It took the band fans, but they also produced new ones. The Yellowjackets continue to increasingly develop 21st century.more
