Jimmy Haslip

Jimmy Haslip
Haslip performing in 2008
Haslip performing in 2008
Background information
Birth nameJames Robert Haslip
Born (1951-12-31) December 31, 1951 (age 72)
Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz fusion, world, rock, R&B, heavy metal
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, producer
InstrumentBass guitar
Years active1977–present
LabelsHeads Up
Websitejimmyhaslipbass.com

James Robert Haslip (born December 31, 1951) is an American bass guitarist who was a founding member of the jazz fusion group the Yellowjackets,[1] which he left in 2012. He was also an early user of the five-string electric bass.[2]

  1. ^ Phares, Heather. "Jimmy Haslip". Allmusic. Retrieved April 23, 2010.
  2. ^ Almador, Valery (July 6, 2012). "Renegade Creation Launches Second CD BULLET with Bassist Jimmy Haslip". bassmusicianmagazine.com. Retrieved November 29, 2013.