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For a number of years, Rippingtons mastermind Russ Freeman had a hard time approaching the inspirational pop jazz perfection of 1989's Tourist in Paradise, but this fifth group album came close with its hummable compositions, eclectic blend of tempor, emphasis on acoustic piano and guitar, and wondrous musicianship. As a composer, Freeman has a distinctive knack for conjuring up exotic images ("Nature of the Beast" takes the listener to Africa, while "Aspen" travels high up into ski country) and for remembering past gems in his lush, unrivaled catalog. As such, the lovely "Morning Song" recalls "Oceansong," and "Aspen" looks back to "She Likes to Watch." Yet there are always enough new twists to keep listeners on their toes -- for the first time, Freeman uses a horn section (featuring labelmate Nelson Rangell) which lights a fire under "Santa Fe Trail" and the title track. Rangell, who shares sax duties with Jeff Kashiwa and the soulful Kirk Whalum, is also allowed a few peppery flute runs. And no Ripps release would be complete without the marvelously original soundscaping of Steve Reid. Cameos by pianist Mark Portman, trombonist Bruce Fowler, Omar Hakim, and Dave Grusin round out yet another genre classic by Freeman.
© Jonathan Widran /TiVo
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ROBERT MARGOULEFF, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Robert Martin, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Russ Freeman, Composer, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Horn Arranger, Recording Arranger, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - STEVE Reid, Bells, African Percussion, Shaker, Conga, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - The Rippingtons, MainArtist - Nelson Rangell, Alto Saxophone, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Jeff Kashiwa, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Morales, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kim Stone, Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Brant Biles, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Szabo, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1991 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Mark Portmann, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - ROBERT MARGOULEFF, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Russ Freeman, Composer, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Recording Arranger, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - STEVE Reid, Percussion, Tambourine, Shaker, AssociatedPerformer - The Rippingtons, MainArtist - Jeff Kashiwa, Soprano Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Morales, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kim Stone, Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Brant Biles, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1991 UMG Recordings, Inc.
ROBERT MARGOULEFF, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Robert Martin, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Russ Freeman, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Bass, Recording Arranger, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - STEVE Reid, Percussion, Vocals, Whistle, Timbales , Conga, AssociatedPerformer - Bruce Fowler, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - The Rippingtons, MainArtist - Nelson Rangell, Flute, Alto Saxophone, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Morales, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Brant Biles, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Szabo, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1991 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Mark Portmann, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - ROBERT MARGOULEFF, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Russ Freeman, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass, Recording Arranger, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - STEVE Reid, Bells, Cymbals, Guiro, Shaker, Conga, AssociatedPerformer - The Rippingtons, MainArtist - Tony Morales, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Brant Biles, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1991 UMG Recordings, Inc.
ROBERT MARGOULEFF, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - OMAR HAKIM, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - KIRK WHALUM, Tenor Saxophone, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Russ Freeman, Composer, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Bass, Recording Arranger, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - STEVE Reid, Percussion, Conga, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Grusin, Piano, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - The Rippingtons, MainArtist - Brant Biles, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1991 UMG Recordings, Inc.
ROBERT MARGOULEFF, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - KIRK WHALUM, Tenor Saxophone, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Russ Freeman, Composer, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Bass, Recording Arranger, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - STEVE Reid, Tambourine, Shaker, Conga, AssociatedPerformer - The Rippingtons, MainArtist - Tony Morales, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Brant Biles, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1991 UMG Recordings, Inc.
ROBERT MARGOULEFF, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Russ Freeman, Composer, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Bass, Recording Arranger, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - STEVE Reid, Bongos, Shaker, Conga, AssociatedPerformer - The Rippingtons, MainArtist - Steve Bailey, Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Jeff Kashiwa, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Morales, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Brant Biles, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1991 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Mark Portmann, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - ROBERT MARGOULEFF, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - OMAR HAKIM, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Russ Freeman, Composer, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Recording Arranger, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - STEVE Reid, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - The Rippingtons, MainArtist - Nelson Rangell, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Kim Stone, Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Brant Biles, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1991 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Mark Portmann, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - ROBERT MARGOULEFF, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Russ Freeman, Composer, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards, Recording Arranger, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - STEVE Reid, Shaker, Conga, AssociatedPerformer - The Rippingtons, MainArtist - Steve Bailey, Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Nelson Rangell, Piccolo, Whistle, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Morales, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Brant Biles, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1991 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Album review
For a number of years, Rippingtons mastermind Russ Freeman had a hard time approaching the inspirational pop jazz perfection of 1989's Tourist in Paradise, but this fifth group album came close with its hummable compositions, eclectic blend of tempor, emphasis on acoustic piano and guitar, and wondrous musicianship. As a composer, Freeman has a distinctive knack for conjuring up exotic images ("Nature of the Beast" takes the listener to Africa, while "Aspen" travels high up into ski country) and for remembering past gems in his lush, unrivaled catalog. As such, the lovely "Morning Song" recalls "Oceansong," and "Aspen" looks back to "She Likes to Watch." Yet there are always enough new twists to keep listeners on their toes -- for the first time, Freeman uses a horn section (featuring labelmate Nelson Rangell) which lights a fire under "Santa Fe Trail" and the title track. Rangell, who shares sax duties with Jeff Kashiwa and the soulful Kirk Whalum, is also allowed a few peppery flute runs. And no Ripps release would be complete without the marvelously original soundscaping of Steve Reid. Cameos by pianist Mark Portman, trombonist Bruce Fowler, Omar Hakim, and Dave Grusin round out yet another genre classic by Freeman.
© Jonathan Widran /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 9 track(s)
- Total length: 00:48:02
- Main artists: The Rippingtons
- Composer: Russ Freeman
- Label: GRP
- Genre: Jazz
© 1991 GRP Records Inc. ℗ 1991 UMG Recordings, Inc.
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