Jimmy Haslip

ABOUT JIMMY HASLIP

Founding member of the fusion band Yellowjackets and who is a five-string electric bass player.

He grew up in the Bronx and has played with a variety of musicians and bands.

He is a left-handed musician who can closely match the sound of an upright bass on an electric bass.

He has raised three children with his wife Nancy.

He has worked with Chaka Khan on musical projects.