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The Rippingtons: 20th Anniversary
by Woodrow Wilkins
In 1986, the term “smooth jazz had not made its way into the vernacular. However, the groundwork for what would become a radio format and, to some degree, a genre of music, had been laid. Among those paving the way was Russ Freeman, founder and principal songwriter for the Rippingtons. In the early years, the Rippingtons ...
Wild Card
Label: Peak Records
Released: 2005
Track listing: 1. Gypsy Eyes; 2. Wild Card; 3. El Vacilon - (with Albita/Ozomatli); 4. Paradise; 5. Spanish
Girl; 6. Mulate De Mi Amor - (with Willy Chirino); 7. Moonlight; 8. Till You Come Back To
Me - (with Chante Moore); 9. Lay It Down; 10. King Of Hearts; 11. Into You; 12. Mulata De
Mi Amor - (Instrumental); 13. In The End
The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman: Wild Card
by Woodrow Wilkins
Longevity is perhaps the truest sign that an artist, or group, is doing something right. After nearly two decades and some sixteen albums, The Rippingtons keep rolling. Their latest venture, Wild Card, is proof that the current lineup is the best. In their early years, The Rippingtons consisted mainly of Freeman on guitars, keyboards, and programming; ...
The Rippingtons: Wild Card
by Mark Sabbatini
Think of it as a visit to Cuba where the dining experience is grabbing a burger at El Rapido. The government-run chain emulates American fast food with the same culinary verve as pizza joints, where ketchup is used for sauce. That's not to say the Rippingtons' Wild Card is stomach-churning--just a somewhat limp rendition ...
Life in the Tropics
Label: Concord Music Group
Released: 2001
Track listing: Club Paradiso; Caribbean Breeze; Cruisin' Down Ocean Drive; Be Cool; Rhythm of Your Life; Love Child; Avenida Del Mar; I Found Heaven; South Beach Mambo; Life in the Tropics; Island Aphrodisiac. (50:21)
Rippingtons: Life in the Tropics
by Dave Hughes
As the title suggests, the latest from Russ Freeman does indeed have a tropical, Caribbean feel throughout most of the program. “Caribbean Breeze" is a sunsual classical guitar duet with Peter White. “Rhythm of Your Life," one of the hotter tunes on the program, features the Gloria Estefan-influenced vocal of Daisy Lourdes Villa. A horn trio ...
The Rippingtons: Black Diamond
by Dave Hughes
The Rippingtons has always been Russ Freeman's band: Freeman has always composed all the tunes, produced the records, and been featured prominently. It started as sort of a phantom group that was really Freeman and some studio pals, and developed into an actual touring ensemble. The band gradually assumed more of a group identity as long-time ...
The Rippingtons: The Best of The Rippingtons
by Robert Spencer
The Rippingtons' new Best Of contains two new tracks to entice completists, and what's more, they're killers. Garden of Babylon is high-gloss funk with a big chunky feel contributed by the backing horns of Jerry Hey and Gary Grant, and Eric Marienthal's demonstrative tenor. “Sapphire Island" is a rippling workout for David Kochanski's piano, with Russ ...
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