Born on December 31, 1951, Jimmy Haslip has enjoyed a prolific career as a musician, producer, and educator.
In 1978, he collaborated with guitarist Robben Ford to form the group behind Ford’s critically acclaimed solo debut, The Inside Story.
This landmark recording eventually led to the 1981 formation of the pioneering fusion group, Yellowjackets.
In 1978, he collaborated with guitarist Robben Ford to form the group behind Ford’s critically acclaimed solo debut, The Inside Story.
This landmark recording eventually led to the 1981 formation of the pioneering fusion group, Yellowjackets.
Throughout his career, Jimmy has been a driving force in the industry, with over 230 productions to his credit.
He has composed, arranged, and performed on more than 400 recordings and has toured with over 190 artists and bands since 1975.
His extensive list of collaborators includes legends such as George Harrison, Chaka Khan, Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, Pat Metheny, and Anita Baker (just to name a few).
He has composed, arranged, and performed on more than 400 recordings and has toured with over 190 artists and bands since 1975.
His extensive list of collaborators includes legends such as George Harrison, Chaka Khan, Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, Pat Metheny, and Anita Baker (just to name a few).
His contributions to music have been recognized with numerous accolades, including 23 Grammy Nominations and 4 Grammy Wins, a Latin Grammy Nomination, and an Edison Award Nomination. Additionally, he has received a Dove Award, four Sammy Awards, and a Jazz Angel Award.
Beyond the studio and the stage, Jimmy is a dedicated educator. He has conducted over 1,000 clinics, workshops, and masterclasses worldwide at prestigious institutions such as Berklee College of Music, MI Los Angeles, and various conservatories across Europe, Asia, and South America.
- “Through the years , working with Markbass has been a blessing, extraordinary sound quality, especially the solid and awesome bottom-end I need for live performance on tour all around the world! I’ve been enjoying the light weight construction which is a dream for cartage! Affordable , extremely trustworthy and brilliantly focused!”
- “I recently finished ‘The Impossible Fusion EU Tour’ using the Little Mark 58R with the Standard 104HF, covering 30 cities and 29 shows in 35 days. The Markbass rig was incredible as usual, and I received nothing but compliments about the sound throughout the tour. Thank you Marco, Riccardo and everyone at Markbass for such great equipment.” —Jimmy Haslip—
