The Best of the Rippingtons
Released: 1987
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Released: 1987
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Under the direction of Russ Freeman (equally skilled as a guitarist and as a keyboardist), the Rippingtons succeeded in combining jazz-influenced solos with light, funky rhythms and pop...
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Black Diamond
Released: 1997
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Released: 1997
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After nearly a decade at GRP Records, smooth jazz's premier ensemble made a very successful switch to Windham Hill with this recording inspired by leader Russ Freeman's ski adventures in his...
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Live in L.A.
Released: September 1992
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Released: September 1992
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Any truehearted devotee of the Rippingtons Featuring Russ Freeman knows the two secrets of their unparalleled success in the contemporary jazz world over the course of numerous releases since 1986....
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Curves Ahead
Released: August 1991
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Released: August 1991
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For a number of years, Rippingtons mastermind Russ Freeman had a hard time approaching the inspirational pop jazz perfection of 1989's Tourist in Paradise, but this fifth group album came close...
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Kilimanjaro
Released: April 1988
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Released: April 1988
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Well written, produced, and performed, it's very enjoyable. ~ Paul Kohler, All Music Guide
Moonlighting
Released: 1987
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Released: 1987
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Released in 1986, this album not only stands as a genre-defining primer on what has become known as smooth jazz, but it also helped launch the careers of various artists whose music has been...
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Tourist in Paradise
Released: May 1989
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Released: May 1989
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The ultimate contemporary jazz hyphenate Russ Freeman (guitarist/arranger/producer/keyboardist/composer) became one of smooth jazz's most influential artists through magnificent projects like this...
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Welcome to the St. James' Club
Released: 1990
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Released: 1990
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First class fusion from guitarist Russ Freeman and company. Russ always uses the heavy hitters on the L.A. session scene, and Patti Austin contributes one vocal track. ~ MusD, All Music Guide
