The Rippingtons
Encyclopedia
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
(not to be confused with the jazz pianist of the same name), their career has spanned two decades. With a revolving door of musicians, Freeman has been the only consistent member.
In the early to mid 90s they were more of a jazz/rock instrumental band, but since 1999 they have developed more into the Smooth Jazz genre. Many of their songs have also been played during The Weather Channel's local on the 8's forecast segments. The band's mascot
is a smiling, sunglasses-wearing, jazzy "hep cat" which appears in the artwork of all the band's releases and on their official website.
Past members have included bassist Kim Stone, 1990–2008, and Steve Bailey
, sax players Brandon Fields
, Dave Koz
, Kenny G
, Kirk Whalum
and Nelson Rangell
, pianists/keyboard players Dave Kochanski, David Benoit, Gregg Karukas
, Tom McMorran and Mark Portmann
, drummers Tony Morales, David Anderson
, Omar Hakim
, and Dave Hooper, and percussionists Scott Breadman, Ray Yslas and Steve Reid
(not to be confused with the legendary Jazz Drummer and Percussionist of the same name, Steve Reid
) to name a few.
. The album was well received by critics and consumers and featured the song "She Likes to Watch," which has gone on to become a staple of the band's live set and one of their signature tunes. In January 1988 the Rippingtons released Kilimanjaro
and began to tour more extensively. Mark Portmann, Steve Bailey (replacing Bill Lanphier), and Jeff Kashiwa joined the band, the band then released Tourist in Paradise
. The tour for this album featured the group's first visit to Japan with David Benoit in 1989, where they joined the special summer concert series in Tokyo produced by Japanese saxophonist, Sadao Watanabe.
was released and became the band's first CD to debut at #1 in the Billboard Charts
.
In 1991, Russ Freeman relocated to Colorado and opened Cheyenne Mountain Ranch studios. The move influenced the group's next album, Curves Ahead
, which featured songs based on the ski atmosphere in Colorado. Standouts include "Aspen" and the title track.
In August 1992, the group released Weekend in Monaco
, which, to date, has been one of their best selling albums. After its release the group toured Europe for the first time and in June 1993. The U.S. leg of the tour was documented on the album Live in L.A.
, with the video recorded live at The Ventura Theatre, Ventura, California on September 25, 1992 and the album recorded at The Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, California on September 26, 1992.
Tom McMorran joined the band in 1994 after Mark Portmann left and in August of that year the band released Sahara
. The following tour featured extensive dates in East Asia
, where the group played Tokyo
, Osaka
, Fukuoka
(Japan), and Southeast Asia
including Jakarta
(Indonesia), Manila
(Philippines) as well as Singapore
and Guam
.
In 1995, David Kochanski joined the group and the group made its presence known on the Internet. February 1996 saw the release of Brave New World
, which featured covers of "Ain't No Stopping Us Now," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps
," and "Caravan of Love." The album was a stylistic departure for the band and included more Urban Jazz than had appeared on previous releases. Tony Morales, the original drummer, left the band in 1994 to pursue a career in web management. Tony put together the Rippingtons' first web site, which was nominated for an AOL award (Best Jazz Band Site). He later became the webmaster and manager of SGI's web sites for 10 years, and now has his own hosting and development business tonyhosting.com.
In August 1997, the group released Black Diamond
, their first record on Peak Records
in conjunction with Windham Hill. The album debuted at #1 on Billboard. In 1999 Dave Hooper and Ramon Yslas joined the Rippingtons and Jeff Kashiwa was replaced by Paul Taylor. In May 1999 the group released Topaz
, which featured Native American flute work by Robert Tree Cody. Topaz remains one of the groups most requested CD's.
. This was the group's first album to be recorded digitally. In 2001 Scott Breadman, Bill Heller, Dave Karasony, and Eric Marenthial joined the group and the following tour was documented on the live album Live Across America
. In 2003 the group released Let It Ripp
, featuring the title cut, which became a hit.
In 2005 the group released Wild Card
, which plays on their ongoing Latin influences. The album features guest vocal spots by Latin music stars Willy Chirino
, Chante Moore
, and Albita.
In 2006, the group celebrated their 20th anniversary by releasing 20th Anniversary
, a two disc set which includes the main CD as well as a 20th Anniversary Retrospective DVD.
On March 10, 2009, the Rippingtons made a return to the contemporary jazz scene with the release of the album Modern Art
. A new bassist, Ricardo "Rico" Belled, participated in the recording of this album.
In October 2009, the Rippingtons returned to Japan to perform four nights (eight gigs) at the Cotton Club in Tokyo. This was their first-time return to Japan in 18 years.
On December 3, 2009, their latest album, Modern Art, was nominated for a Grammy's "Best Pop Instrumental Album" category.
Contemporary jazz
Contemporary jazz can mean:*Any type of jazz that evolved from deviation from its "standard" sound since mid-20th century*A contemporary variant of jazz dance*Jazz fusion*Smooth jazz...
group mainly relating to the genres Smooth jazz
Smooth jazz
Smooth jazz is a genre of music that grew out of jazz fusion and is influenced by R&B, funk, rock, and pop music styles ....
, Jazz pop, and Crossover jazz
Crossover jazz
In the wake of fusion's decline in the mid-1970s, jazz artists who continued to seek wider audiences began incorporating a variety of popular sounds into their music, forming a group of accessible styles that became known as crossover jazz. Influential saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr...
. Formed in 1986 by guitarist and band leader Russ Freeman
Russ Freeman (guitarist)
James Russell Freeman is a smooth jazz artist of multiple genres, composer and bandleader. He studied for a time at UCLA and CalArts, but remained somewhat obscure before leading the studio-formed contemporary jazz band The Rippingtons in 1986. Freeman and his manager, Andi Howard, also formed...
(not to be confused with the jazz pianist of the same name), their career has spanned two decades. With a revolving door of musicians, Freeman has been the only consistent member.
In the early to mid 90s they were more of a jazz/rock instrumental band, but since 1999 they have developed more into the Smooth Jazz genre. Many of their songs have also been played during The Weather Channel's local on the 8's forecast segments. The band's mascot
Mascot
The term mascot – defined as a term for any person, animal, or object thought to bring luck – colloquially includes anything used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional sports team, society, military unit, or brand name...
is a smiling, sunglasses-wearing, jazzy "hep cat" which appears in the artwork of all the band's releases and on their official website.
Current members
- Russ FreemanRuss Freeman (guitarist)James Russell Freeman is a smooth jazz artist of multiple genres, composer and bandleader. He studied for a time at UCLA and CalArts, but remained somewhat obscure before leading the studio-formed contemporary jazz band The Rippingtons in 1986. Freeman and his manager, Andi Howard, also formed...
— guitar, keyboards and programming - Dave Karasony — drums
- Bill Heller — piano
- Rico Belled — Bass
- Jeff KashiwaJeff KashiwaJeff Kashiwa is a jazz saxophonist native to Seattle who became known on the music scene in 1989 as a member of popular fusion jazz group The Rippingtons. Kashiwa joined The Rippingtons following Brandon Fields, exit from the group...
, Paul TaylorPaul Taylor (musician)Paul Taylor is an American smooth jazz saxophonist who has released eight albums since his debut On the Horn in 1995. He is signed to Peak Records. Although originally from Denver, Colorado, he is based in Las Vegas, Nevada...
, or Eric MarienthalEric MarienthalEric Marienthal is a Los Angeles-based contemporary saxophonist best known for his work in the jazz, jazz fusion, smooth jazz, and pop genres....
— saxophoneSaxophoneThe saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846...
- Percussion is not used on the current tour, the band is a five-piece ensemble.
Past members have included bassist Kim Stone, 1990–2008, and Steve Bailey
Steve Bailey
Steve Bailey is an American bassist who is famous for his pioneering work with the six string fretless bass. He was voted runner up for "Bass Player Of The Year" in 1994 and 1996....
, sax players Brandon Fields
Brandon Fields (musician)
Brandon Fields is an alto saxophonist and session musician.He toured with George Benson in 1985, and recorded with Ray Charles, appearing on the posthumously-released album Genius Loves Company.He was a member of The Rippingtons.- References :...
, Dave 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....
, 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...
, Kirk Whalum
Kirk Whalum
Kirk Whalum is an American smooth jazz saxophonist and songwriter. He toured as Whitney Houston's opening act for several years. Whalum has also recorded a series of well received solo albums and film soundtracks, with music ranging from pop to R&B to smooth jazz...
and Nelson Rangell
Nelson Rangell
Nelson Rangell is an American velvet-smooth jazz musician and composer originally from Castle Rock, Colorado. Although Rangell is known for his work with the tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone, his primary instrument is the piccolo flute, which he began playing at the age of 15...
, pianists/keyboard players Dave Kochanski, David Benoit, Gregg Karukas
Gregg Karukas
Gregg Karukas is a smooth jazz keyboardist and pianist, originally from the Washington, D.C.-Maryland area. He experimented with keyboards as a child, but it was not until his teens that he pursued music professionally. Gradually, he developed a melodic and soulful style of music that made him a...
, Tom McMorran and Mark Portmann
Mark Portmann
Mark Portmann is a record producer and songwriter who worked with Celine Dion and Josh Groban. Portman began to learn classical piano as a child, but later turned to pop music and jazz. He went to the Eastman School of Music on a scholarship, studying composition, and attended the University of Miami...
, drummers Tony Morales, David Anderson
David Anderson
David A. Anderson, is a former Canadian cabinet minister.Educated at Victoria College in Victoria, BC and the University of British Columbia, Anderson served as a foreign service officer in the Department of External Affairs between 1962 and 1968...
, Omar Hakim
Omar Hakim
Omar Hakim is an American jazz, jazz fusion and pop music drummer.Hakim credits jazz vibraphonist Mike Mainieri with giving him his first break in 1980; Hakim appeared in a video with Mainieri called The Jazz Life and began working with singer Carly Simon through Mainieri...
, and Dave Hooper, and percussionists Scott Breadman, Ray Yslas and Steve Reid
Steve Reid (musician)
Steve Reid is an American jazz percussionist, best known as a founding member of The Rippingtons.Reid began playing as a session musician in the 1970s, playing on hundreds of recordings. Reid cofounded The Rippingtons in 1987 and also played with Supertramp in 1987-88. In 1993, 1995, and 1997 he...
(not to be confused with the legendary Jazz Drummer and Percussionist of the same name, Steve Reid
Steve Reid
Steve Reid was an American jazz drummer who played with a wide range of artists including Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, James Brown, Fela Kuti and Sun Ra, and as a session drummer for Motown.- Biography :...
) to name a few.
1980s
The band's recording career began in 1986 with the recording of MoonlightingMoonlighting (album)
Moonlighting is the debut album by contemporary jazz ensemble The Rippingtons. Recorded in July/August 1986, 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...
. The album was well received by critics and consumers and featured the song "She Likes to Watch," which has gone on to become a staple of the band's live set and one of their signature tunes. In January 1988 the Rippingtons released Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro (Rippingtons album)
Kilimanjaro is The Rippingtons' second album which was released in 1988.-Track listing:#"Morocco" - 4:50#"Northern Lights" - 4:41#"Dream of the Sirens" - 5:38#"Katrina's Dance" - 5:59#"Kilimanjaro" - 4:47#"Back Stabbers" - 4:08#"Love Notes" - 4:15...
and began to tour more extensively. Mark Portmann, Steve Bailey (replacing Bill Lanphier), and Jeff Kashiwa joined the band, the band then released Tourist in Paradise
Tourist in Paradise
-Track listing:#"Tourist in Paradise" - 5:39#"Jupiter's Child" - 5:17#"Aruba!" - 4:15#"One Summer Night in Brazil" - 6:28#"Earthbound" - 4:37#"Let's Stay Together" - 4:47#"One Ocean Way" - 4:19#"Destiny" - 5:40#"The Princess" - 3:08...
. The tour for this album featured the group's first visit to Japan with David Benoit in 1989, where they joined the special summer concert series in Tokyo produced by Japanese saxophonist, Sadao Watanabe.
1990s
In August 1990, the year bassist Kim Stone joined the group replacing Steve Bailey, the album Welcome to the St. James' ClubWelcome to the St. James' Club
Welcome to the St. James' Club is The Rippingtons' fourth album which was released in 1990.-Track listing:#"Welcome to the St. James' Club" - 4:41#"Wednesday's Child" - 4:53#"I Watched Her Walk Away" - 5:24#"Kenya" - 5:23#"Affair in San Miguel" - 5:04...
was released and became the band's first CD to debut at #1 in the Billboard Charts
Billboard charts
The Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs or albums in the United States. The results are published in Billboard magazine...
.
In 1991, Russ Freeman relocated to Colorado and opened Cheyenne Mountain Ranch studios. The move influenced the group's next album, Curves Ahead
Curves Ahead
-Track listing:#"Curves Ahead" - 5:39#"Aspen" - 5:28#"Santa Fe Trail" - 5:14#"Take Me With You" - 5:34#"North Star" - 5:24#"Miles Away" - 5:17#"Snowbound" - 4:51#"Nature of the Beast" - 6:21#"Morning Song" - 4:09...
, which featured songs based on the ski atmosphere in Colorado. Standouts include "Aspen" and the title track.
In August 1992, the group released Weekend in Monaco
Weekend in Monaco
-Track listing:#"Weekend in Monaco" - 5:19#"St. Tropez" - 5:55#"Vienna" - 4:49#"Indian Summer" - 5:44#"A Place for Lovers" - 5:12#"Carnival" - 5:45#"Moka Java" - 5:46#"Highroller" - 5:56#"Where the Road Will Lead Us" - 4:15...
, which, to date, has been one of their best selling albums. After its release the group toured Europe for the first time and in June 1993. The U.S. leg of the tour was documented on the album 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...
, with the video recorded live at The Ventura Theatre, Ventura, California on September 25, 1992 and the album recorded at The Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, California on September 26, 1992.
Tom McMorran joined the band in 1994 after Mark Portmann left and in August of that year the band released Sahara
Sahara (Rippingtons album)
-Track listing:#"Native Sons of a Distant Land" - 4:47#"True Companion" - 4:26#"I'll Be Around" - 4:04#"Principles of Desire" - 4:41#"Sahara" - 5:01#"'Til We're Together Again" - 5:17#"The Best Is Yet to Come" - 4:59#"Journey's End" - 3:13...
. The following tour featured extensive dates in East Asia
East Asia
East Asia or Eastern Asia is a subregion of Asia that can be defined in either geographical or cultural terms...
, where the group played Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
, Osaka
Osaka
is a city in the Kansai region of Japan's main island of Honshu, a designated city under the Local Autonomy Law, the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and also the biggest part of Keihanshin area, which is represented by three major cities of Japan, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe...
, Fukuoka
Fukuoka, Fukuoka
is the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture and is situated on the northern shore of the island of Kyushu in Japan.Voted number 14 in a 2010 poll of the World's Most Livable Cities, Fukuoka is praised for its green spaces in a metropolitan setting. It is the most populous city in Kyushu, followed by...
(Japan), and Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
including Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
(Indonesia), Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
(Philippines) as well as Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
and Guam
Guam
Guam is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is one of five U.S. territories with an established civilian government. Guam is listed as one of 16 Non-Self-Governing Territories by the Special Committee on Decolonization of the United...
.
In 1995, David Kochanski joined the group and the group made its presence known on the Internet. February 1996 saw the release of Brave New World
Brave New World (Rippingtons album)
Brave New World is The Rippingtons' ninth album which was released in 1996. It was their final album for GRP Records.-Track listing:#"Brave New World" - 4:14#"Urban Wanderer" - 4:41#"Key to the Forbidden City" - 4:46#"Hideaway" - 5:10...
, which featured covers of "Ain't No Stopping Us Now," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is a song by George Harrison, first recorded by The Beatles in 1968 for their eponymous double album...
," and "Caravan of Love." The album was a stylistic departure for the band and included more Urban Jazz than had appeared on previous releases. Tony Morales, the original drummer, left the band in 1994 to pursue a career in web management. Tony put together the Rippingtons' first web site, which was nominated for an AOL award (Best Jazz Band Site). He later became the webmaster and manager of SGI's web sites for 10 years, and now has his own hosting and development business tonyhosting.com.
In August 1997, the group released Black Diamond
Black Diamond (Rippingtons album)
-Track listing:#"Black Diamond" - 4:46#"Deep Powder" - 6:16#"Seven Nights in Rome" - 5:05#"Soul Seeker" - 4:40#"In Another Life" - 5:41#"Big Sky" - 4:23#"If I Owned the World" - 3:39#"North Peak" - 4:12#"Angelfire" - 4:13#"Jewel Thieves" - 5:05...
, their first record on Peak Records
Peak Records
Peak Records is a record label that was co-founded by The Rippingtons leader and guitarist Russ Freeman & Andi Howard in 1994.The early years, Peak founded as a production for Russ' group The Rippingtons in GRP Records...
in conjunction with Windham Hill. The album debuted at #1 on Billboard. In 1999 Dave Hooper and Ramon Yslas joined the Rippingtons and Jeff Kashiwa was replaced by Paul Taylor. In May 1999 the group released Topaz
Topaz (Rippingtons album)
-Track listing:#"Taos" - 5:53#"Summer Lovers" - 4:40#"Spirits in the Canyon" - 5:01#"Under a Spanish Moon" - 4:18#"Temple of the Sun" - 4:45#"Stories of the Painted Desert" - 4:42#"Snakedance" - 4:21#"Led Here By An Eagle" - 5:20...
, which featured Native American flute work by Robert Tree Cody. Topaz remains one of the groups most requested CD's.
2000s
In 2000 Russ Freeman relocated to South Florida and the move was reflected thematically in Life in the TropicsLife in the Tropics
Life in the Tropics is The Rippingtons' twelfth album which was released in the year 2000.-Track listing:#"Club Paradiso" - 4:23#"Caribbean Breeze" - 4:23#"Cruisin' Down Ocean Drive" - 4:38#"Be Cool" - 4:25#"Rhythm of Your Life" - 4:00...
. This was the group's first album to be recorded digitally. In 2001 Scott Breadman, Bill Heller, Dave Karasony, and Eric Marenthial joined the group and the following tour was documented on the live album Live Across America
Live Across America
Live Across America is The Rippingtons' second live album which was released in 2002.-Track listing:#"Road Warriors" - 4:15#"Summer Lovers" - 6:35#"Welcome to the St...
. In 2003 the group released Let It Ripp
Let It Ripp
-Track listing:#"Let It Ripp" - 5:09#"Mr. 3" - 4:31#"Lucky Charm" - 5:15#"A Private Getaway" - 4:27#"High Life" - 5:15#"Avalon" - 4:04#"Bella Luna" - 3:56#"Stingray" - 4:44#"17 Mile Drive" - 4:12#"Cast a Spell" - 4:22#"Get Over It" - 4:23...
, featuring the title cut, which became a hit.
In 2005 the group released Wild Card
Wild Card (Rippingtons album)
-Track listing:#"Gypsy Eyes" - 4:20#"Wild Card" - 3:56#"El Vacilón" - 4:47#"Paradise" - 5:04#"Spanish Girl" - 4:15#"Mulata de Mi Amor" - 4:08#"Moonlight" - 3:51#"Til You Come Back to Me" - 4:00#"Lay It Down" - 4:11#"King of Hearts" - 4:10#"Into You" - 3:57...
, which plays on their ongoing Latin influences. The album features guest vocal spots by Latin music stars Willy Chirino
Willy Chirino
Willy Chirino, born April 5, 1947 in Consolación del Sur, Pinar del Río, Cuba, is an entertainer and singer in the salsa style.-Early Family Life:...
, Chante Moore
Chanté Moore
Chanté Moore is an American R&B and jazz singer.-Biography:Born to a gospel minister, she grew up singing in the church and was heavily influenced by the music of George Duke and Lee Ritenour. While in high school, she decided to make a career of singing...
, and Albita.
In 2006, the group celebrated their 20th anniversary by releasing 20th Anniversary
20th Anniversary
20th Anniversary is The Rippingtons' fourteenth album which was released in 2006.-Track listing:Packaged with the album is a DVD which contains a 25 minute retrospective, as well as four music videos:...
, a two disc set which includes the main CD as well as a 20th Anniversary Retrospective DVD.
On March 10, 2009, the Rippingtons made a return to the contemporary jazz scene with the release of the album Modern Art
Modern Art (Rippingtons album)
Modern Art is The Rippingtons' fifteenth album which was released in 2009.-Track listing:#"Modern Art" - 4:17#"Paris Groove" - 3:39#"Black Book" - 3:59#"Pastels on Canvas" - 4:54#"One Step Closer" - 4:41#"I Still Believe" - 4:38#"Body Art" - 4:40...
. A new bassist, Ricardo "Rico" Belled, participated in the recording of this album.
In October 2009, the Rippingtons returned to Japan to perform four nights (eight gigs) at the Cotton Club in Tokyo. This was their first-time return to Japan in 18 years.
On December 3, 2009, their latest album, Modern Art, was nominated for a Grammy's "Best Pop Instrumental Album" category.
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||
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| Top Contemporary Jazz Albums |
US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
Top Independent Albums |
Top Jazz Albums |
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| Moonlighting Moonlighting (album) Moonlighting is the debut album by contemporary jazz ensemble The Rippingtons. Recorded in July/August 1986, 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... |
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| Kilimanjaro |
GRP Records GRP Records is an American jazz record company, owned by Universal Music Group and operates through its Verve Music Group. The company's name has had different meanings. In its early days, it stood for "Grusin/Rosen Productions," after the founders... |
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| Tourist in Paradise Tourist in Paradise -Track listing:#"Tourist in Paradise" - 5:39#"Jupiter's Child" - 5:17#"Aruba!" - 4:15#"One Summer Night in Brazil" - 6:28#"Earthbound" - 4:37#"Let's Stay Together" - 4:47#"One Ocean Way" - 4:19#"Destiny" - 5:40#"The Princess" - 3:08... |
GRP Records GRP Records is an American jazz record company, owned by Universal Music Group and operates through its Verve Music Group. The company's name has had different meanings. In its early days, it stood for "Grusin/Rosen Productions," after the founders... |
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| Welcome to the St. James' Club Welcome to the St. James' Club Welcome to the St. James' Club is The Rippingtons' fourth album which was released in 1990.-Track listing:#"Welcome to the St. James' Club" - 4:41#"Wednesday's Child" - 4:53#"I Watched Her Walk Away" - 5:24#"Kenya" - 5:23#"Affair in San Miguel" - 5:04... |
GRP Records GRP Records is an American jazz record company, owned by Universal Music Group and operates through its Verve Music Group. The company's name has had different meanings. In its early days, it stood for "Grusin/Rosen Productions," after the founders... |
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| Curves Ahead Curves Ahead -Track listing:#"Curves Ahead" - 5:39#"Aspen" - 5:28#"Santa Fe Trail" - 5:14#"Take Me With You" - 5:34#"North Star" - 5:24#"Miles Away" - 5:17#"Snowbound" - 4:51#"Nature of the Beast" - 6:21#"Morning Song" - 4:09... |
GRP Records GRP Records is an American jazz record company, owned by Universal Music Group and operates through its Verve Music Group. The company's name has had different meanings. In its early days, it stood for "Grusin/Rosen Productions," after the founders... |
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| Weekend in Monaco Weekend in Monaco -Track listing:#"Weekend in Monaco" - 5:19#"St. Tropez" - 5:55#"Vienna" - 4:49#"Indian Summer" - 5:44#"A Place for Lovers" - 5:12#"Carnival" - 5:45#"Moka Java" - 5:46#"Highroller" - 5:56#"Where the Road Will Lead Us" - 4:15... |
GRP Records GRP Records is an American jazz record company, owned by Universal Music Group and operates through its Verve Music Group. The company's name has had different meanings. In its early days, it stood for "Grusin/Rosen Productions," after the founders... |
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| Sahara |
GRP Records GRP Records is an American jazz record company, owned by Universal Music Group and operates through its Verve Music Group. The company's name has had different meanings. In its early days, it stood for "Grusin/Rosen Productions," after the founders... |
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| Brave New World |
GRP Records GRP Records is an American jazz record company, owned by Universal Music Group and operates through its Verve Music Group. The company's name has had different meanings. In its early days, it stood for "Grusin/Rosen Productions," after the founders... |
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| Black Diamond |
Peak Records Peak Records is a record label that was co-founded by The Rippingtons leader and guitarist Russ Freeman & Andi Howard in 1994.The early years, Peak founded as a production for Russ' group The Rippingtons in GRP Records... |
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| Topaz |
Peak Records Peak Records is a record label that was co-founded by The Rippingtons leader and guitarist Russ Freeman & Andi Howard in 1994.The early years, Peak founded as a production for Russ' group The Rippingtons in GRP Records... |
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| Life in the Tropics Life in the Tropics Life in the Tropics is The Rippingtons' twelfth album which was released in the year 2000.-Track listing:#"Club Paradiso" - 4:23#"Caribbean Breeze" - 4:23#"Cruisin' Down Ocean Drive" - 4:38#"Be Cool" - 4:25#"Rhythm of Your Life" - 4:00... |
Peak Records Peak Records is a record label that was co-founded by The Rippingtons leader and guitarist Russ Freeman & Andi Howard in 1994.The early years, Peak founded as a production for Russ' group The Rippingtons in GRP Records... |
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| Let It Ripp Let It Ripp -Track listing:#"Let It Ripp" - 5:09#"Mr. 3" - 4:31#"Lucky Charm" - 5:15#"A Private Getaway" - 4:27#"High Life" - 5:15#"Avalon" - 4:04#"Bella Luna" - 3:56#"Stingray" - 4:44#"17 Mile Drive" - 4:12#"Cast a Spell" - 4:22#"Get Over It" - 4:23... |
Peak Records Peak Records is a record label that was co-founded by The Rippingtons leader and guitarist Russ Freeman & Andi Howard in 1994.The early years, Peak founded as a production for Russ' group The Rippingtons in GRP Records... |
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| Wild Card |
Peak Records Peak Records is a record label that was co-founded by The Rippingtons leader and guitarist Russ Freeman & Andi Howard in 1994.The early years, Peak founded as a production for Russ' group The Rippingtons in GRP Records... |
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| 20th Anniversary 20th Anniversary 20th Anniversary is The Rippingtons' fourteenth album which was released in 2006.-Track listing:Packaged with the album is a DVD which contains a 25 minute retrospective, as well as four music videos:... |
Peak Records Peak Records is a record label that was co-founded by The Rippingtons leader and guitarist Russ Freeman & Andi Howard in 1994.The early years, Peak founded as a production for Russ' group The Rippingtons in GRP Records... |
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| Modern Art |
Peak Records Peak Records is a record label that was co-founded by The Rippingtons leader and guitarist Russ Freeman & Andi Howard in 1994.The early years, Peak founded as a production for Russ' group The Rippingtons in GRP Records... |
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| Côte D'Azur Côte D'Azur (album) -Track listing:#"Cote D'Azur"#"Le Calypso"#"Bandol"#"Sainte Maxime"#"Postcards From Cannes"#"Passage To Marseilles"#"Provence"#"Riviera Jam"#"Rue Paradis"#"Mesmerized"... |
Peak Records Peak Records is a record label that was co-founded by The Rippingtons leader and guitarist Russ Freeman & Andi Howard in 1994.The early years, Peak founded as a production for Russ' group The Rippingtons in GRP Records... |
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Live albums
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| Top Contemporary Jazz Albums |
US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
Top Independent Albums |
Top Jazz Albums |
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| 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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| Live Across America Live Across America Live Across America is The Rippingtons' second live album which was released in 2002.-Track listing:#"Road Warriors" - 4:15#"Summer Lovers" - 6:35#"Welcome to the St... |
Peak Records Peak Records is a record label that was co-founded by The Rippingtons leader and guitarist Russ Freeman & Andi Howard in 1994.The early years, Peak founded as a production for Russ' group The Rippingtons in GRP Records... |
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Compilations
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| Top Contemporary Jazz Albums |
US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
Top Independent Albums |
Top Jazz Albums |
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| The Best of The Rippingtons The Best of The Rippingtons The Best of The Rippingtons is The Rippingtons' first compilation album which was released in 1997.-Track listing:#"Garden of Babylon" - 5:40 #"Tourist in Paradise" - 5:41... |
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