The Yellowjackets "One Family"

[@KJCMuzique]

One of my favorite YJ tracks from Shades, 1986...hard to believe that was 39 years ago when I first heard it on 94Q's Jazz Flavours in Atlanta, GA. Takes me back to a great time for contemporary jazz/funk, soul and fusion music...when it was a new sound and taking off on the airwaves back then. Long before corporate radio conformity took over, and modern jazz artists had a fresh palette, to create such brilliant, intricate and evocative pieces such as this one. Every time I listen to this song, it never fails to make me feel nostalgic yet optimistic at the same time. May all of you listeners have a great 2025!

[@jazzalamander]

A great 2025 to you as well, Kyle, and thanks so much for your work. Best wishes!

[@Houlgravely]

Happy New Year bud! May your musical endeavors continue to grow and blossom in wonderful directions.

[@KJCMuzique]

@@Houlgravely Thanks, same to you! We are "one family" of jazz fusion lovers on this channel, no matter where we are from! Have a great '25

[@lizgoodwin1812]

Beautifully said, Kyle! That is exactly, sadly, what happened! Thank you so much for sharing your earnest views. Blessings to you and all! Have a blessed, happy, and safe 2025 New Year to you and all!🎉

[@borisvujicic4202]

Best way to start 2025, with vibes from KJ....

[@StillTheVoid]

Though the majority of The Yellowjacket still are alive and well, we lost ALOT, man! David sanborn, then Kevin Toney, and Quincy Jones??!! I was torn to shreds this year; heartbroken and distraught that our heroes are fading. But I smile once again since this is THE main channel for jazz content showcasing the very best in the industry from that time. As this year come to a close, it was rather unfortunate that this channel did not had enough uploads this year but come next year, im sure Kevin Toney's Lovescape will lead the year with awesome bangers! Happy holidays, Jazz cats and to you most definitely, Kyle. 🎷🎺

[@KJCMuzique]

Well put, a lot of artists have left us too soon, though their legacy lives on in their music! As with so many of us, 2024 was a crazy busy year for me, but I am hoping to share much more excellent music with all of you, that slips by YT's copyright police that is ;) Happy 2025!

[@ShawnWilliams1987]

Glad to have you back! Hope 2025 will be the year for more smooth jazz and jazz fusion!

[@paultsmith7631]

This is such a great song from a , in my opinion, very underappreciated group

[@thomasbridges7323]

Ahhhhh yeah the end of this cut I really remember now love it

[@thomasbridges7323]

Wow 2025 years day and this pops up it's 11:50 soon to be noon I loved this band from the start. Once I seen a jacket. I think it was on one of there LPS. Very nice wow peaceful day thanks

[@АлексейГанько-к6н]

Привет KJ , в России тебя слушают . С наступающим Новым годом. 🎄🎉

[@bobbyohanesian4228]

Hey JC bonne fête(s)

[@jakemidass]

amazing gem

[@rubinho.groove.music_]

Beautiful theme, thanks for sharing!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼🎶❤️

[@rockmanhunter]

Love Yellowjackets, Kyle. And Shades is my favorite albm from them. It's so uplifting and great, It' impossible not to smile after listening to It.

[@Angel-nb2fn]

Thanks Kyle for the upload! Nice enjoying track!

[@saviosantana8105]

Que sensação maravilhosa eu tive ao apreciar esse som aqui no canal, Kyle. Desejo um feliz 2025 pra você e sua família! Espero poder ouvir este álbum completo em breve por aqui. Forte abraço do poeta e radialista Sávio Santana diretamente do Brasil!

[@lizgoodwin1812]

And Kyle strikes again with another beautiful tune from the archives!! I literally have that cd 💿 at the top of my stack of cds as I type this msg.😊 Wow! I bought it again recently. I love "One Family" and the entire album!! I really enjoyed the era of the Yellowjackets when Marc Russo, Jimmy Haslip, and the late great Ricky Lawson were group members (not that I don't appreciate the current personnel). There was just something beautiful and energetic about their sound during that time. Another fave of mine is the funky album opener, "And You Know That." The Yellowjackets are one of those enduring bands that have helped create the soundtrack to our lives. I love "Shades," "Four Corners," and Yellowjackets (the album that highlighted the classic, "Matinee Idol." Thank you so much for uploading this gem of a tune. Love this album! Blessings to you and all--and a blessed forthcoming new year 2025 to everyone. I'm always looking forward to hearing more gems 💎 from the Kyle Music Vaults in the New Year!! P.S. And I loved what you said about all of the good folks here who constitute ONE BIG fusion family of those who appreciate the music that you share on your great channel!That was great!! Thank you and all again!🎉🥳🥳🙏🏿🎈🎈😀 Blessed and safe 2025 to all!!🎈😊

[@KJCMuzique]

@@lizgoodwin1812 wonderful comment Liz! Mirage A Trois introduced me to them, when Richard Elliot played EWI on that Lp, before Russo joined on Samurai Samba. I agree, Ricky Lawson gave a lot towards their sound. Although I also loved the way the group’s sound evolved once Will Kennedy joined the band. Have a great ‘25!

[@lizgoodwin1812]

​@KJCMuzique Thank you so much, Kyle. I appreciate your kind words. I really was going to add the inimitable Will Kennedy--I believe that "Four Corners" was his debut--and what a debut it was!😊 The Yellowjackets turned a sonic and stylistic corner after Mr. Kennedy joined, not to mention, the change was especially evident when the great Marc Russo left the group (after "Four Corners"). The more straightahead head jazz sound that has underscored and permeated their recordings was again prominent once the incomparable Bob Mintzer joined the outfit. I like each era. I think that I have a fondness for the '80s Yellowjackets--Robben Ford's scorching guitar solos; Ricky Lawson's explosive drumming, and Marc Russo's haunting alto saxophone. Through it all, Russell Ferrante has remained the mainstay of this ever-evolving, and always exciting group. Thanks again , Kyle. Blessings to you and all! Have a great, blessed 2025 to you and all!🎉😊

[@elmojones852]

New Shoes . ❤

[@KJCMuzique]

Another classic from this one! Along with “And You Know That” 😎 👍

[@DavidB-rx3km]

Greatest yellowjackets line up - Rob Bottin, Michael Fassbender, Eddie Murphy and Charles Bronson

[@BBT609]

Marc Russo, Jimmy Haslip, Russell Ferrente and the late great Ricky Lawson!! Shades would be Lawson’s last album with YJs before William Kennedy would join a year later. This particular line up had a very sweet and unique sound!! Hope to see this whole album up, Samurai Samba & Mirage A Trois!

[@petabass948]

I really like this band. Good memories of these jazz/funk musicians, good sounds with nice melodies, I would prefer sweet vocals but it’s not so important because music is magic.

[@RazorFangs90]

Now i'm hoping we'll get the full album

[@KJCMuzique]

I’ll see if I can upload it successfully

[@jakemidass]

​@@KJCMuziqueid imagine it should be uploadable, since the mca YJ albums are not on streaming in the states at least (even though this is from the grp reissue)

[@RazorFangs90]

@@KJCMuzique i didn't mean to actually request that, it's just that it's happened before with others, but it's true that the state of yt has changed, and definitely not for the better. Regardless of the outcome, you're still a legend, man (also belated merry christmas and a happy new year)

[@Saut-i1v]

👏👍❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@manman-lp1hf]

I truly enjoyed watching your video titled "Rare & Obscure '80s Jazz Fusion Mix," but unfortunately, it is no longer available. The music was absolutely amazing, and I really wish to listen to it again. Could you kindly share the tracklist from that video?

[@elmojones852]

Can you post the whole Album ?

[@KJCMuzique]

@@elmojones852 I can look into it, not sure if it will be allowed by the copyright algorithms

[@elmojones852]

@KJCMuzique I have looked for it on YT and YT Music and it has disappeared ....

[@HexagonTheGreat]

This track is a baby-maker hahaha