The Rippingtons
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The Rippingtons are an American contemporary jazz group, mainly relating to the genres smooth jazz, jazz fusion, jazz pop, and crossover jazz. Formed in 1985 by guitarist and band leader Russ Freeman, their career has spanned more than three decades. With a revolving door of musicians, Freeman has been the only consistent member.
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Origin | United States |
Genres | Smooth jazz, jazz fusion, jazz pop, crossover jazz |
Years active | 1985ā |
Labels | GRP, Windham Hill, Peak, Concord |
Past members | Russ Freeman Brandon Fields Steve Reid Tony Morales Kenny G Bill Lanphier Gregg Karukas Jimmy Johnson Rob Mullins Steve Bailey Mark Portmann Jeff Kashiwa Kim Stone Tom McMorran David Kochanski David Anderson Dave Hooper Ramon Yslas Paul Taylor Eric Marienthal Scott Breadman Dave Karasony Bill Heller Rico Belled |
Website | www |
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Many of their songs have been played during The Weather Channel's Local on the 8s forecast segments.[1] The band's mascot is a grinning, sunglasses-wearing jazz cat which appears in the artwork of all the band's releases and on their official website.