Best known as the bassist, co-producer, and composer for the Yellowjackets, Jimmy Haslip also recorded on his own, releasing albums like 1993's Arc and 2000's Red Heat, a Latin-inspired set that featured performances from Luis Conte, Gino Vannelli, Vince Mendoza, Russell Ferrante, and Justo Almario. Haslip released Red Heat in mid-2000.