Russell Ferrante, Mike Valerio & Steve Schaeffer at Feinstein's At Vitello's

Russell Ferrante (Keyboard Faculty) has been nominated for two 2012 GRAMMY Awards for his work with the legendary jazz-fusion group The Yellowjackets, of which he is a founding member.

The band’s recent album Timeline (Mack Avenue Recordings), also featuring Bob Mintzer (saxophone), Jimmy Haslip (Bass) and William Kennedy (Drums). earned a nod for “Best Jazz Instrumental Album,” with Ferrante’s title composition cited for “Best Instrumental Composition.” This is the band’s 15th GRAMMY nomination and Russell’s second individual nod, following his 2009 nomination for the track “Claire’s Closet.”...

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Russell Ferrante (Keyboard Faculty) has been nominated for two 2012 GRAMMY Awards for his work with the legendary jazz-fusion group The Yellowjackets, of which he is a founding member.

The band’s recent album Timeline (Mack Avenue Recordings), also featuring Bob Mintzer (saxophone), Jimmy Haslip (Bass) and William Kennedy (Drums). earned a nod for “Best Jazz Instrumental Album,” with Ferrante’s title composition cited for “Best Instrumental Composition.” This is the band’s 15th GRAMMY nomination and Russell’s second individual nod, following his 2009 nomination for the track “Claire’s Closet.”

Russell Ferante piano
Mike Valerio bass
Steve Schaeffer drums

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