2 hours
Gibson Community Music Hall
Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm (CST)
Gibson Community Music Hall
211 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911, United States
Jazz Coterie concert series presents legendary 2X GRAMMY-winning jazz fusion band.
Showtimes at 6:00 & 8:00 | JazzCoterie.com
The Yellowjackets — featuring Russell Ferrante on keyboards, Bob Mintzer on woodwinds, Will Kennedy on drums, and Dane Alderson on bass.
Throughout their storied 45-year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 27 albums, received 17 Grammy® nominations and won TWO! They continue to perform countless sold-out tours, and enjoy worldwide critical acclaim and commercial success.
“The fusion heavies are still full of surprises — their new album is an eclectic, democratic joy.” — JazzTimes
Since their 1977 formation as a backing band for blues-jazz-rock guitar great Robben Ford, the Yellowjackets’ journey has been nothing if not rich and complex, including collaborations with Mike Stern, Kurt Elling, the WDR Big Band, and Bobby McFerrin. Nearly half a century into the band’s existence, Russell Ferrante, Bob Mintzer and Will Kennedy are bona fide veterans; their bassist, Dane Alderson, just hit 10 years as a Jacket. And their new album, Fasten Up (on Mack Avenue Records), is the band’s 27th studio achievement.
“The Yellowjackets sound as vital and tight as they ever have. Welcome to decade number five.” — Glide Magazine
The Yellowjackets recorded their first album in 1980. Shortly after that recording, guitarist Robben Ford decided to part ways and go in a different musical direction. As a result, the modern day Yellowjackets was formed — initially a trio with Russell Ferrante, Jimmy Haslip and Ricky Lawson. Since then, and with the addition of Bob Mintzer, the Yellowjackets have gained and maintained prominence as one of jazz’s most influential and beloved groups.
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