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Jimmy Haslip Biography

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  • Born: December 31, 1951 in New York, NY
  • Years Active: 1990s-2000s
  • Member of: Yellowjackets
  • Genre: Jazz

Best known as the bassist, co-producer, and composer for the Yellowjackets, Jimmy Haslip also recorded on his own, releasing albums like 1993's Arc and 2000's Red Heat, a Latin-inspired set that featured performances from Luis Conte, Gino Vannelli, Vince Mendoza, Russell Ferrante, and Justo Almario. Haslip released Red Heat in mid-2000. ~ Heather Phares, Rovi

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