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| 1. | Curves Ahead
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| 2. | Aspen
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| 3. | Santa Fe Trail
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| 4. | Take Me With You
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| 5. | North Star
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| 6. | Miles Away
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| 7. | Snowbound
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| 8. | Nature of the Beast
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| 9. | Morning Song
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Jazz / Instrumental Pop, Jazz-Pop, Crossover Jazz, Smooth Jazz
The Rippingtons
Bobby Martin Sax (Tenor)
Bruce Fowler Trombone
Jeff Kashiwa Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor), Sax (Soprano)
Kim Stone Guitar (Bass), Bass
Kirk Whalum Sax (Tenor)
Marc Portman Piano
Mark Portmann Keyboards, Piano
Nelson Rangell Flute, Sax (Alto), Piccolo
Omar Hakim Drums
Russ Freeman Producer, Synthesizer, Guitar (Electric), Keyboards, Engineer, Guitar, Guitar (Steel)
Steve Bailey Guitar, Bass, Fretless Bass
Steve Reid Percussion, Drums, Bells, Conga, Vocals
Steve Szabo Trumpet
Tony Morales Drums
Andy Ruggirello Graphic Design
Brant Biles Mixing, Engineer
Carl Griffin Associate Executive Producer
Dan Serrano Graphic Design
David Gibb Graphic Design
David Hesse Engineer
Jeff Katz Photography
Larry Rosen Executive Producer
Dave Grusin Executive Producer, Piano
Robert Margouleff Mixing, Engineer
Scott Johnson Graphic Design
Sonny Mediana Graphic Design
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 with its hummable compositions, eclectic blend of tempor, emphasis on acoustic piano and guitar, and wondrous musicianship. As a composer, Freeman has a distinctive knack for conjuring up exotic images ("Nature of the Beast" takes the listener to Africa, while "Aspen" travels high up into ski country) and for remembering past gems in his lush, unrivaled catalog. As such, the lovely "Morning Song" recalls "Oceansong," and "Aspen" looks back to "She Likes to Watch." Yet there are always enough new twists to keep listeners on their toes -- for the first time, Freeman uses a horn section (featuring labelmate Nelson Rangell) which lights a fire under "Santa Fe Trail" and the title track. Rangell, who shares sax duties with Jeff Kashiwa and the soulful Kirk Whalum, is also allowed a few peppery flute runs. And no Ripps release would be complete without the marvelously original soundscaping of Steve Reid. Cameos by pianist Mark Portman, trombonist Bruce Fowler, Omar Hakim, and Dave Grusin round out yet another genre classic by Freeman. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide
The Rippingtons
Active Decades: '80s, '90s and '00s
Born: 1987
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Contemporary Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Instrumental Pop, Jazz-Pop, Smooth Jazz
One of the most popular groups in what is loosely termed "contemporary jazz," the Rippingtons were formed (and have been led ever since) by guitarist/keyboardist Russ Freeman (no relation to the veteran West Coast bop pianist of the same name). Freeman (born February 11, 1960, in Nashville) studied at Cal Arts and UCLA, and recorded Nocturnal Playground as a leader in 1985 for the Brainchild label, a one-man project. In 1987, he was approached to record for the Japanese Alfa label and came up with the Rippingtons name for the all-star group he used on the disc (Moonlighting), an ensemble featuring David Benoit, Kenny G., and Brandon Fields. Their album was released domestically by Passport and became a hit. Freeman soon formed a regular touring band (usually including saxophonist Jeff Kashiwa, bassist Kim Stone, drummer Tony Morales, and percussionist Steve Reid), cut a second disc for Passport, and the group recorded regularly for GRP. Russ Freeman writes all of the music for the Rippingtons, much of which falls in the popR&B genre. In the late '90s, the group moved over to the Windham Hill label, recording such albums as Black Diamond (1997), Topaz (1999), Live! Across America, and Life in the Tropics (both in 2000). For 2003's Let It Ripp, the band relied heavily on their horn section to carry the weight of the album. The Latin-flavored Wild Card followed in 2005.
---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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