Rippingtons

Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman: Topaz

by Dave Hughes
March 1, 2000

The Rippingtons' latest CD,Topaz, was inspired by Taos, New Mexico - both its history and its present. This influence is primarily expressed with the addition of the carved wood flute of Robert Tree Cody on several selections. On some songs, the acoustic guitars and/or percussion paint an aural picture of serene, wide-open spaces with flowing melody lines and gently galloping rhythms. On a few other songs, though, the effect is derailed by the more mechanical chunking of programmed ...

The Rippingtons Featuring Russ Freeman Release 22nd Album "True Stories" June 24 In Celebration Of 30th Anniversary Year On Peak Records/Entertainment One

Source: EastWest Media
June 23, 2016

True Stories recorded over an intensive three-month span, is a refreshing elixir that will delight devout fans of The Rippingtons and attract new ones. Joined by original Rippington, alto and soprano saxophonist Brandon Fields, drummer Dave Karasony, bassist and rhodes player Rico Belled and special guest Jeffrey Osborne, Freeman orchestrates ten compelling originals. On True Stories Freeman’s choice of axe is a Patrick Cummings gold custom Brian Moore 30th Anniversary Russ Freeman model guitar. He plays it on all the ...
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Rippingtons Bassist Rico Belled To Release Sophomore Album "XR7" On May 9th 2012

Source: Rico Belled
April 6, 2012

Multi-instrumentalist Rico Belled will release his follow-up to “The Pursuit Of Comfort", called XR7, on May 9th 2012. Consisting of ten brand new originals, the record is an homage to his beloved 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7 and machines in general, featuring musical adventures in many different genres; from Funk to Electronica, from Latin to Pop, but Jazz is the heart and soul of it all. Enlisting a who's who of Los Angeles session guys, Rico has created a truly innovative ...
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The Rippingtons Release Modern Art

Source: On Target Media Group
March 10, 2009

The new album from The Rippingtons, Modern Art is out today (3.10) on Peak Records (Concord Music Group).

The Rippingtons’ 18th release features an explosive lineup lead by founder Russ Freeman with special guests including smooth Jazz trumpet icon Rick Braun, Dave Karasony, Bill Heller, as well as new bassist Rico Belled and special guest, returning saxophonist Jeff Kashiwa.

Modern Art breaks new stylistic ground, incorporating exotic world music elements on the sensuously romantic, acoustic guitar driven “Paris Groove” and ...
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The Rippingtons’ "Modern Art" Available for Pre-Order

Source: On Target Media Group
February 25, 2009

Smooth Jazz pioneers The Rippingtons new album, Modern Art, is available now for pre-order. The band’s 18th album is available March 10th via Peak Records (Concord Music Group), and features founder Russ Freeman alongside Dave Karasony, Bill Heller, Rico Belled and Jeff Kashiwa. Also featured is special guest trumpeter Rick Braun. Modern Art breaks new stylistic ground, incorporating exotic world music elements on the sensuously romantic, acoustic guitar driven “Paris Groove” and adds an Eastern authenticity to the hypnotic “Black ...
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The Rippingtons to Release New Album on Peak Records

Source: On Target Media Group
February 18, 2009

Smooth Jazz pioneers The Rippingtons will release their latest album, Modern Art, on March 10th via Peak Records (Concord Music Group).

The Rippingtons 18th release features an explosive lineup lead by founder Russ Freeman with special guests including smooth Jazz trumpet icon Rick Braun. The Rippingtons, whose first lineup included future contemporary Jazz superstars Dave Koz, Kenny G and David Benoit, dominated the instrumental and urban Jazz landscape from the late 80s on with their often exotically titled hit recordings, ...
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See Jazz Greats the Rippingtons on June 28

Source: All About Jazz
June 5, 2008

See Jazz Greats The Rippingtons on June 28! Headlining the 2008 Elk Creek Jazz Festival

Get in the pioneer spirit and attend this summer's first annual Elk Creek Jazz Festival, featuring the one-and-only The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman. Also appearing are UK Faculty Jazz, The Randy Villars Band and Alma Y Clave.

The Rippingtons, founded by Grammy-nominated guitarist Russ Freeman in 1986, are still playing strong in their 22nd year. The band has enjoyed tremendous success from the ...
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The Rippingtons to Headline October 21 Jazz on the Green in SW Florida

Source: Karen Sloan
August 20, 2006

THE RIPPINGTONS ADD JAZZ ON THE GREEN TO THEIR TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Fort Myers, Florida (19 August 2006) - Southwest Florida has come to rely on the annual Jazz on the Green concert to bring the hottest in smooth jazz talent to the region and 2006 is no exception. In keeping with their eleven year tradition of first rate line-ups, Jazz on the Green has announced that legendary jazz band The Rippingtons will headline this year's concert. A complete afternoon ...
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Yahoo! Events Hosts A CD Listening Party For The Rippingtons New Release Life In The Tropics, Due Out October 10, 2000

Source: All About Jazz

On October 10, 2000, The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman, one of the supergroups of contemporary jazz, deliver one of their most innovative and creatively diverse projects, Life In The Tropics. This hot new recording features an all-star guest lineup including: Bob James, Dave Koz, Peter White, Paul Taylor, Eric Marienthal and features guest vocals by Howard Hewitt on “I Found Heaven" and new Latin sensation, Daisy Lourdes Villa on “Rhythm of Your Life". A perennial best seller, The Rippingtons' Life ...
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