The Yellowjackets (USA)

essentially founded in 1977 by Robben Ford

Top ratings in Down Beat's 53rd Annual Critics Poll (issued in August 2005):

• Rank 8 in the 'Electric Group' category: Yellowjackets

Current Lineup

• Bob Mintzer - saxophone
• Russell Ferrante - keyboards
• Jimmy Haslip - bass
• Marcus Baylor - drums

Yellowjackets Alumni

• Robben Ford - guitar
• Ricky Lawson - drums
• Marc Russo - saxophone
• Will Kennedy - drums