“It’s an absolute Barn-Burner”
– Brad Barker, JazzFM Toronto
Jackets Required began as a piece I wrote for one of my all time favourite bass players – the legendary Jimmy Haslip. He was a member of one of the best jazz fusion bands of all time – the Yellowjackets. A band that I have been listening to since my teens. Incredible players, incredible writing. As the piece was coming together, I reached out to another legend in guitarist Mike Stern (also a one time Jacket!). I proposed the idea to him, he was idown and the track grew from there. On the kit, in his regular seat on this record is none other than the man himself: Keith Carlock. What can be said about Keith? Just listen to his playing – it says it all.
Jackets Required is the fourth single released from my upcoming album “Standing 8” that includes a lineup of some of my favourite players on earth. Check my YouTube Channel for other releases.