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The Spin is an album by the American jazz band Yellowjackets, released in 1989.

Reception

The Chicago Tribune wrote that The Spin “includes a few especially engaging cuts—’Storytellers’ and a bebopish ‘Whistle While You Walk’, to name two—and some credible soloing by saxophonist Marc Russo.” The Star Tribune noted the “more personal and more improvisational sound.” The Houston Chronicle considered the album to be the band’s best.

The album was nominated for a Grammy Award, in the “Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group” category. It peaked in the top 10 on Billboard’s Jazz Albums chart.

Track listing:
“Geraldine” (Russell Ferrante) – 6:00
“The Spin” (Ferrante, Jimmy Haslip, Marc Russo, Will Kennedy) – 4:22
“Storytellers” (Ferrante) – 6:10
“Prayer for El Salvador” (Ferrante) – 5:29
“Whistle While You Walk” (Ferrante) – 4:47
‘”Enigma” (Ferrante, Haslip) – 4:23
“Dark Horses” (Barry Coates, Ferrante, Haslip) – 4:33
“Blues for Nikki” (Russo) – 3:56
“A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing/Hallucinations” (Billy Strayhorn/Bud Powell) – 8:01

Personnel
Yellowjackets:

Russell Ferrante – keyboards
Jimmy Haslip – bass
Will Kennedy – drums, percussion
Marc Russo – saxophones

Guest Musicians:

Alex Acuña – percussion arrangements

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Released: 1989
Recorded: 1989
Studio:
Rainbow Studios (Oslo, Norway)
Length 52:30
Label GRP
Producer: Yellowjackets