Yellowjackets at Ronnie Scott's

Well into their fifth decade, the legendary Yellowjackets show absolutely no signs of slowing down. Quite the opposite, in fact - as the title of their latest album Fasten Up makes clear, it’s time to buckle your seatbelts. The quartet’s 27th release is a high-octane testament to their boundless creative momentum, powered by founding pianist Russell Ferrante, long-time saxophonist Bob Mintzer, powerhouse drummer Will Kennedy, and Australian bassist Dane Alderson.

Since their 1981 debut at the height of the fusion era, Yellowjackets have carved out a musical world entirely their own, blending funk, R&B, chamber sophistication, and fearless improvisation into an ever-evolving language. Expect that same spirit of exploration to light up the Ronnie Scott’s stage: tight ensemble interplay, bold improvisation, and a palpable sense of joy in the act of discovery....

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Well into their fifth decade, the legendary Yellowjackets show absolutely no signs of slowing down. Quite the opposite, in fact - as the title of their latest album Fasten Up makes clear, it’s time to buckle your seatbelts. The quartet’s 27th release is a high-octane testament to their boundless creative momentum, powered by founding pianist Russell Ferrante, long-time saxophonist Bob Mintzer, powerhouse drummer Will Kennedy, and Australian bassist Dane Alderson.

Since their 1981 debut at the height of the fusion era, Yellowjackets have carved out a musical world entirely their own, blending funk, R&B, chamber sophistication, and fearless improvisation into an ever-evolving language. Expect that same spirit of exploration to light up the Ronnie Scott’s stage: tight ensemble interplay, bold improvisation, and a palpable sense of joy in the act of discovery.

Yellowjackets continue to fuse elegance, groove and innovation into a sound that’s unmistakably their own - a living, breathing evolution of jazz-fusion at its finest.

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