My favorite smooth jazz group of all time...never, ever tire of them...ever...so classically timeless...

This music takes you to places you've never been to and places yet to be seen. Pure magic. Russ we love you. You and Russell Ferante are my favorites.

Some of the most beautiful compositions ever written. Fan since the beginning

i’ve been listening since 92 i can say i hear their songs literally every day See them live in person if you can in your lifetime great band , Russ Freeman is the best !!!

I have seen the Rippingtons 4 times in concert, and every time there is no disappointment, the music is alway fantastic, and after the show's they are always friendly and there to meet the fans and give out autographs. Can't wait to see them again.

1- Take Me With You (Curves Ahead) 2- One Summer Night in Brazil 1:10 3- Angela 3:07 (Moonlighting) 4- Oceansong 4:34 (Kilimanjaro ) 5- Morocco 7:49 (Kilimanjaro)

Found them on Seattle radio back in the 80’s..Changed my life (and musical tastes) forever!

Russ Freeman is an absolute genius. Highly underrated and just shines whenever you watch him play. Choices are tremendous and it brings me right back to a younger time in my life. Thank you for sharing this with the world and continuing to play.

The melodies are breathtaking. Glad to see they are still going strong!

My childhood memories. I listened to you guys as a child and now my children listen to you too. God bless

They always take me to an island paradise no matter how crappy my day is! Absolutely luv them🙏

Ahh so. Found them on Tourist in Paradise, reversed to Moonlighting, then got every release since. Timeless. Russ Freeman is one of the most prolific writers of this age...Some of his stuff is similar, but I never cared. Yum.

On of my favorite smooth jazz groups. They never disappoint.

Saw these guys for the first time performing at the Arena Theater in Houston. They blew me out my socks with their latin, soul, funk, smooth jazz along with lots of brass to go with it. Fell in love with their music ever since. Thanks a million Russ.

Love Russ Freeman... he is a genius!

And this is why I buy there music they are brilliant!!

Fabulous music!!My dear friend and Brother Joseph Miguel DeJesus passed in march 2021.. He was an amazing man and musician amd song writter he turned me on to The Rippingtons...Joeseph DeJesus from the band Banshee RIP 😌😊😊😇

Mind altering music. Changed the way i listen to jazz, funk, R&B and anything in between. Thanks, Russ and Rips! So many years and still rippin’ it! Hope you recall University of Kentucky way back when. Stay safe!

Indeed, I had the AWESOME pleasure of seeing them perform live in Mobile, AL back in 2000 at the Saenger Theater and when I tell you these guys NAILED every song they performed with FLAWLESS precision, THEY DID!! I do believe Mr. Russ Freeman changes guitars at least five times to produce the sound needed for certain songs.😄 I play bass but, after HEARING/SEEING them do their thing, I knew I was in need of much more practice to get to this level of play. ONE OF THE "BEST" GROUPS EVER!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾👍🏾❤💯

So unbelievably good, I was into jazz big time as a kid, then grew away from it, but have recently fell in love with music without lyrics again, and I am drawn to this group majorly, I love their stuff so much

Russ Freeman is incredibly talented and versatile. Over the years I have seen Rippingtons members come and go and yet all of them were excellent musicians. I understand his concept to keep the Rippingtons fresh and vibrant and to keep the band going and going.This is why he relates to keeping the Rippingtons brand intact,rather than suffering a breakup like the Beatles. Another one of my all time favorites. He holds it together....... till today. While listening to his music, I am fascinated, it just amazes me how he conceives and arranges all the melodies.ie. Snowbound. He can go from Funk, to latin to classical to fusion to modern smooth jazz with ease! Guy is simply a musical genius! I have the entire collection! To say the least, it's one of my most prized possessions. Music is indeed food for the Soul. Thanks Russ and The Rippingtons.

I've been wanting to see the Rippingtons play in concert for a long time. One of my favorite albums is Topaz with a special native indian flute player. Well I just checked, guess I'm heading to Austin next June 2019 to see them.

6:44 I love when Russ steps aside (no ego) & then every one of them watches with a sense of awe & wonder when Master Saxophonist, Brandon Fields, plays his solo. Even though they've ween him play countless times before. B. Fields is incredible!

Just found this in 2021...in middle of quarantine...Thank you !

so many wonderful & precious memories.. all through the years.. don't know how to move on when they are no more..

Bravo, Russ, you and the guys defined the 80s for me.

The Magic finger "Russ Freeman and The Rippington " FANTASTICS

I am a fan of this group since they launch tourist in paradise album in 1988/9. Never bored to hear their music.

THE Best contemporary jazz group by a million miles. I've been a super fan since the very beginning. They're always ripping it!!!! The composition of their masterpieces are second to none. Perfection for the senses. 👌❤

Music is medicine

Can’t wait to see them at Thornton Winery next month! Been waiting for years for them to come back to performing!

25年前にこのバンドに出会えて本当に良かったと思う。

Beautifully composed music. Been a fan for years and years. Hate the ad interruptions in the middle of the music though. It breaks the mood.

One of the best smooth jazz groups of all the time with its leader Russ Freeman!

Best smooth Jazz Band ever!

Recognizable as always.....The Rippingtons add color to my college years and still they always deliver.....thanks for uploading this.

Toulouse, France : Groupe totalement inconnu. Discovered it during a trip to Seattle. Love this !! I will try to promote !!

Für mich ist es die beste🎤 Band. Ihr seid großartig. Großartige Musik 🎸von begnadeten Musikern. Einfach phantastisch. Ich grüße alle Menschen auf dieser weiten Welt 🌐die diese Musik 🎶 mögen.

Another degree of AWESOME... I Love this Band ❤️

One of my fav jazz band with great arrangement..Amazing journey❤👍💐

Russ was such a nice guy to meet and chat with! I use to deliver FedEx to him and his wife when they were living in Burbank. He handed me his latest cassette tape at the time, Curves Ahead. What fantastic music Russ!! Thanks for sharing!

Very nice smooth groove with great dynamics! Russ and Co. are still killing it!

My absolute favorite smooth jazz band in the world. I never get tired of their music

God bless all of you. Great music makes me smile. Sheer brilliance.

Tout le Rippingtons que j'adore 😎😎👍👍

Absolutely superb!

My personal favorite band/bandleader/guitarist/composer/producer! My favorite segment is Russ's lead on Tourist In Paradise 11:10 to 11:52

Love that you played a lot of the oldies in this medley. Such great memories of my high school and college days!

Highest quality professionalism. A special and unique sound that continues through the years.

Nobody like my Rippingtons I love them.

The best smooth jazz band ever. Sadly, they disbanded a few years ago. Luckily, I got to see them live a few times. My favorite album is and always will be Modern Art.

They are my Life’s spiritual encouragement and support. Only music that immediately takes to my Happy Place…..Miss you Brother Mike and introducing me to them in the 90’s. RIP

0:00 - Take Me With You (Curves Ahead) 1:10 - One Summer Night In Brazil (Tourist in Paradise) 3:06 - Angela (Moonlighting) 4:34 - Oceansong (Kilimanjaro) 7:47 - Morocco (Kilimanjaro)

Russ Freeman has a way with jazz that can make you be some place relaxing you want to be. Excellent. 🤙🏼🌴

Great sound. Hadn't heard much from The Rippingtons as I've always been hooked on "Polo in the Palisades". THANKS for uploading this, and to youtube for adding it to my playlist.

My favorite as well!!!!!

Our Band used to play the Ripps CD's during our breaks to keep the great good Vibes going !

What a beautiful music....i love rippingtons

Such a great band ever.... their music inspires me to pursue my own band... cheers

Love their music. I am thankful to have tickets for their show in Akron this coming Saturday. Can't wait! Thanks for the post.

Estoy de acuerdo con los mejores comentarios para este icónico Grupo de Jazz. Larga vida musical para sus integrantes.

Russ Russ Russ, how incredibly unique. If I had to choose one, Curves ahead!

I had a chance to meet Russ Freeman, Jeff Kashiwa and Rico Belled at the Hyatt in OC many moons ago... Kudos to the group !!! Their music is ageless and timeless... They are so much ahead of their time... Thank you for the beautiful music!

You got that right. Thee best!

WOW !!!!!!! Nice pout pourri !!!! Earing from Brazil ;)

Love this group, have for a long long long time! Keep it groovin Ripps

HOY DIA EXELENTES MUSICOS QUE SON UDS. THE RIPING TONG. BUEN GPO.

The Rippingtons Bring Happiness to the soul Always.

Wow, very well done, in typical Rippington fashion! The dynamics have never been better!

so smooth! you guys are unique!

Man what I wouldn't give to have a front row seat of this!

Hi, rainlvr 1: I agree with you about the immortal Rippingtons and Russ Freeman. Great band and good management. I love you guys. Thanks for your music.

This is pure magic ✨

You are the best!thank you for all .

Loving it till the end of time.

Awesome to see these guys still rockin out. Started enjoying their music as a kid thanks to The Weather Channel.

Outstanding!!!!!!!!

Great music. Greetings from Guatemala City!

love this.. use to drive in san francisco listening to this . so cool.

Always enjoyed touring when the Ripps were on the bill. Russ and Kim were so inspiring to be around, I always felt as though I had a crash course in new perspectives where melody is concerned after an evening with them. I spoke with Kim not long ago and he as well speaks of great times and memories in the early 90s with that gig as well. I look back into my career and there are some gigs that were fine but ya know after a while and enough performances that counting is no longer an option and lanyards that are hanging in the closest are to many to discern as if there were only 12 hanging, you can start putting specific performances or tours and sessions in category, and some are well, not to sound negative, but for lack of a better way of putting at the moment and it's not at all a negative when I say, some are forgettable in that I have had some folks comment on seeing me play at the so-and-so with XYZ at the XYZ venue back in the day, and I have to catch myself before I say "um no I think your mistaken I did not play that tour" and then it comes to me Oh yea I did do that tour, or Oh yea I did do that session Oh yea there is my credit on the Cd or the album. And then there are tours or three night sit in for someone because of illness or double booking or ? And spot session work some not credited and early forgot about, and they just stick with you for what ever reason, for me, I think it was always inspiration in working with others that made me want to play better want to impress or meet the skill sets of my peers and not want to regret a session or live performance. To me the late mid 80s to early 90s were the heyday of live venues, in and outdoors and such abundant work one could most often have choices ass to what coast to tour and season, The lame spandex and big hair and weird make up the ladies used I could do without the memories of, but! Yea, that was the contrast, I suppose. LOL

que mas musica the ripington maravillopsos. en 2023.

just awesome music!

I love this band and your guys on the coments!

Go Russ!! Love your music!!!

Perfecto grupo

Masters at play!

Wij zijn sinds het begin fan de Rippingtons... Jammer dat ze niet dit jaar in 2018 in Europa komen... Anies & Gina, Nederland

Summer night in Brazil.....

Rippingtons👍👍👍👍👍🎵

3:12 transition... gorgeouuuuss!

Perfection

I love Rippingtons music

exelentes the ripington magnificios hojala pudieran venir a mexico mi pais. son exelentes musicos. magnificos.

Master Brandon F.

Grandi Rippingtons, i miei favoriti!

Da best ..jazz group ever..😊🕺💃😎😆

I always like your music Mr Russ... When the Rippingtons can show in Indonesia...

Thumbs up for the Rippingtons!! Juicy and delicious as always.

Wow...just Wow

I need some Rippingtons merch.💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖