YELLOWJACKETS — Blue Hats (1997) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

As they continue to evolve, the Yellowjackets have gradually gone from being an R&B-oriented fusion band to a more acoustic group that emphasizes fairly straight-ahead improvisations. Although this CD has nine originals by bandmembers and some electronics are utilized (primarily by keyboardist Russell Ferrante for color), much of the music would satisfy even hard bop listeners. Bob Mintzer's many solos on tenor, soprano, bass clarinet and EWI are excellent, but it is the tightness of the rhythm section (which also includes bassist Jimmy Haslip and drummer William Kennedy) that continues to give the Yellowjackets their own original sound. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1.    Capetown 5:37
Composed By – Jimmy Haslip, Russell Ferrante, William Kennedy
2.    With These Hands 6:56
Composed By – Russell Ferrante, William Kennedy
3.    Prayer For Peace 6:48
Composed By – Bob Mintzer
4.    Statue Of Liberty 6:12
Composed By – Russell Ferrante
5.    Coal Minor Blues 5:57
Composed By – Russell Ferrante
6.    Savanna 7:09
Composed By – Jimmy Haslip, Russell Ferrante, William Kennedy
7.    New Rochelle 6:07
Composed By – Bob Mintzer
8.    Coquimbo 4:31
Composed By – Jimmy Haslip, Russell Ferrante, William Kennedy
9.    Angelina 7:15
Composed By – Jimmy Haslip, Russell Ferrante
Credits :
Bass – Jimmy Haslip
Drums – William Kennedy
Keyboards – Russell Ferrante
Saxophone – Bob Mintzer