The Best of Yellowjackets

The Best of Yellowjackets

ASIN: B00003CLV4

Editorial Reviews
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The Best of Yellowjackets spans the group's two-stage relationship with Warner Brothers Records, surveying their first three studio recordings (1981, '83, and '85) and their final three projects of the 1990s (1995-98). The Yellowjackets' disparate eras manage to mesh nicely on this 12-track sampler, though the pieces that strike the most sparks are lifted from the group's fusion-fueled 1981 debut release, when founding members Russell Ferrante (keyboards) and Jimmy Haslip (bass) energetically underpinned the audio excursions of guitarist Robben Ford. While dated, the sophisticated spunk that drives "Matinee Idol" and "Imperial Strut" offers a refreshing flashback to the group's formative years. The newer tracks, reflective of saxophonist Bob Mintzer's big-band influence, are stylish, subdued, and polished. The attractive, concluding "Theme from Il Postino," with its brushed-drum ambience, is this disk's one new selection. --Terry Wood

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Average customer rating: Expectations pleasantly Fulfilled

20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Yellowjackets The Yellowjackets Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Best of Yellowjackets Collection Twenty Five Blue Hats 20th Anniversary ASIN: B0007WW2T8 Release Date: 2006-03-21

Tracks:

1. And You Know That
2. Wildlife
3. Sightseeing
4. Oz
5. Foreign Correspondent
6. The Spin
7. Storytellers
8. Freedomland
9. Indian Summer
10. The Dream
11. My Old School
12. Jacket Town

Customer Reviews:

Expectations pleasantly Fulfilled.......2007-01-10

Average customer rating: The problems of changing of company... Smooth Jazz Killed the Yellowjackets

The Best of Yellowjackets The Yellowjackets Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dreamland Four Corners Yellowjackets 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Yellowjackets Samurai Samba ASIN: B00003CLV4 Release Date: 1999-12-14

Tracks:

1. New Rochelle
2. Spirit Of The West
3. Daddy's Gonna Miss You
4. Matinee Idol
5. The Chosen
6. Homecoming
7. Imperial Strut
8. Claire's Song
9. Top Secret
10. Up From New Orleans
11. Summer Song
12. Theme From Il Postino

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Customer Reviews:

The problems of changing of company..........2004-02-19

In order to complete it, you should purchase "Collection" or, of course, "Greenhouse". The problem is that this record should be called "The best of the Yellowjackets of their first three recordings and the last two ones". Of course, it doesn't sell, but it is the pure reality.

I like most of the tunes, although Michael Franks' and Bobby McFerrin's appearances are not at their best. Instead of this, listen to "Spirit of the West" and "Daddy's gonna miss you".

Yeah, most groups have made into the scene of "Smooth Jazz". At least, Yellowjackets were one of the first!

Smooth Jazz Killed the Yellowjackets.......2002-04-18

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Mint Jam Manufacturer: Yellowjackets ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAEKZ4 Release Date: 2002-01-22

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Best of Yellowjackets ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000568R3

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