Moonlighting is the debut album by contemporary jazz

Jazz

Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...

 ensemble The Rippingtons

The Rippingtons

The Rippingtons are a contemporary group mainly relating to the genres Smooth jazz, Jazz pop, and Crossover jazz. Formed in 1986 by guitarist and band leader Russ Freeman , their career has spanned two decades...

. Recorded in July/August 1986

1986 in music

This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1986.-January-June:*January 23 – The first induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame takes place...

, it featured the cut "She Likes to Watch," which has gone on to become one of the band's signature songs. The album was initially released by the Japanese label Alfa then released in the US by the Passport label. The album featured David Benoit, David Koz

Dave Koz

Dave Koz is an American smooth jazz saxophonist.- Life and career :Dave Koz was born on March 27, 1963 in Encino, California....

 and Kenny G

Kenny G

Kenneth Bruce Gorelick , better known by his stage name Kenny G, is an American, adult contemporary and smooth jazz saxophonist. His fourth album, Duotones, brought him breakthrough success in 1986...

 (in his only appearance with the band) however neither were featured in the subsequent touring ensemble (Benoit has done off and on performances with the group and makes an appearance on the VHS concert video Live in L.A.

Live in L.A.

Live in L.A. is The Rippingtons' seventh album and first live release which was released in 1992.-Background information:"Live in L.A." was recorded on consecutive nights at the Ventura Theatre and the Greek Theatre...

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Track listing

1. "Moonlighting" - 6:41
2. "She Likes to Watch" - 5:33
3. "Angela" - 4:45
4. "Dreams" - 5:08
5. "Mirage" - 4:18
6. "Calypso Cafe" - 4:42
7. "Open All Night" - 4:48
8. "Intimate Strangers" - 5:40