The Rippingtons

The Rippingtons
Formed: 1987
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Styles: Jazz-Pop, Crossover Jazz, Instrumental Pop, Smooth Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Group Members: Steve Reid, Steve Bailey, Brandon Fields, Jeff Kashiwa, Tony Morales, Kim Stone, Paul Taylor, Dave Kochanski, Russ Freeman
Biography: 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 ...Read full biography
Life In The Tropics
Released: 2000
Label: Concord Records
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Life in the Tropics -- the first Peak Records release for the Rippingtons -- features guitarist Russ Freeman and is a great smooth jazz celebration of rhythmic delights that resemble the tropical splendor ...Read full review
Black Diamond
Released: 1997
Label: RVG Windham Hill/Heritage Catalog
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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 adopted home ...Read full review
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