The Rippingtons complete July 2017 interview

[@aartman01]

I've always loved The Rippingtons since discovering them in around 1990 when I moved to Australia and had my own jazz radio show. I'm not a big fan of the "smooth jazz" sound, but they're some of the best exponents of it (I rate them along with Acoustic Alchemy) and I gave them a lot of airplay. Thanks for the amazing and inspiring music, which I still listen to on a regular basis. "Curves Ahead" is one of my favourite albums.

[@snipethebadguy]

I never found any jazz group that creates many beautiful songs like The Rippingtons. Definitely my number one jazz band!

[@Buckeye419]

They’re an instrumental band. They are good at what they do, they’re just not a jazz band.

[@josephmontanaro8824]

This song and many others like this put me in touch with jazz and the Rippingtons back in 1992 and still today a big part of my life

[@JO-pm2kg]

Thank you russ for your incredibly beautiful healing music thank you...

[@jimpalmer5966]

Great to hear them play some of the early songs: Take Me With You (from Curves Ahead) 6:00 One Summer Night in Brazil (from Tourist in Paradise) 7:11 Angela (from Moonlighting) 9:07 Morocco (from Kilimanjaro) 18:05 (Would be nice if the interviewer knew their songs and knew it was a medley). Russ and the Ripps are just an amazing band, great to have Brandon Fields back on sax.

[@jimpalmer5966]

Yep. Oceansong from Kilimanjaro. Missed that one. Thanks Paul!

[@marylindsayrr]

My thoughts exactly. Oceansong was especially a treat!

[@ATLienForLife]

I totally agree. Imo other than Russ, Brandon Fields IS The Rippingtons.

[@cycle9241]

My very favorite band of all time. Thank you guys for sharing your beauty and love.

[@glenwhatley4125]

Takes me right back to the early 90's when I discovered The Rippingtons for myself. I can truly say this is the only band that never had a song I didn't like. So many good ones from even back to Nocturnal Playground that was written & performed all by Russ.

[@snipethebadguy]

EXACTLY ME ! 1992 to be exact, my friend lend me his one of Rippingtons cassette tape (forgot the album title) - fell in love since and never turning back. I was blown away with so many beautiful songs.

[@JO-pm2kg]

I absolutely love the rippingtons they are the greatest mood setter's be they have made my life so joyous and great they are my band god bless Russ and the rippingtons..I can't live without the great music of my beloved rippingtons..live on and on and on ..

[@JO-pm2kg]

Brandon is a great pair with Russ I love this group they make me so happy and joyous..live on and on and on your music is essential..

[@musele6089]

So many great compositions...!! Congrats Russ and the band...!! Still miss the former members of the 80s but these guys are great...!!

[@jwillis35]

Love it! They sound wonderful and so well balanced and mixed. Take Me With You is just chills. This was always my travel music or my relax and inspirational music.

[@tubemenow2007]

I have been following The Rippingtons for a long time and this group keeps getting better and better. My favorite group. AWESOME!

[@julianximenez7774]

Just saw them live last week at the World Live Cafe in Philadelphia. Amazing performance!!! The music so beautiful, and the virtuoso playing just amazing.

[@jmead2294]

Rippingtons Music is sooo beautiful it makes me cry. It's the only music out there that has that effect on me.

[@L00PdeL00P]

These guys are awesome. I could listen to their incredible music all day.

[@davidsevenbros3065]

So glad that Brandon Fields is part of the lineup again. He is simply one of the finest saxophonists to ever pick up the instrument. Not sure he tours with them regularly but love hearing him here. Of course Russ is simply excellent in his compositions and performance; beautiful melodies and silky-smooth effortless playing. Loved his music since the late 80's and he always knows how to put a band together as evidenced here...great talent on every instrument making complex musical passages look easy to play. Some very lucky folks at the Blue Note getting to hear this band.

[@snipethebadguy]

TOTALLY Agree...The Rippingtons wouldn't be the same without Brandon Fields, the vibes and aura of his saxophone sounds made me fell in love. As in Katrina's Dance, Lets Stay Together and Affair in San Miguel

[@gmamabear3619]

Brandon Fields, So wonderful. I miss this band. Steve Ried , one of the greatest percussionist ever.

[@kevinwells2542]

My favorite jazz group...when at there best: as good as it gets. I am so proud to be a fan for life.

[@kevinwells2542]

I discovered the rippingtons during a meditation group at a mental health out patient facility. I am forever grateful. This group is better than drugs. A sort of therapeutic natural high. Russ can call me Ra Ra anytime😎😏

[@MsMolly54]

You guys are great! you have a distinct sound. I love it!!!

[@mrbigarms]

These guys make it sound and look so easy! up there with Acoustic Alchemy and fourplay!

[@lovebaja]

For me, the only groups I'll put with the Rippingtons are Acoustic Alchemy and Spyro Gyra. Love them all!

[@ottomanempire5185]

@@lovebaja These Three ARE so Smooth.

[@WRXjasonSTI]

Thanks for uploading! I first heard Morocco when I was 5 years old and is still on of my favorite songs! This is the first time I've heard it live

[@apexmike849]

Sort of 'Weather Reporty' ;-) Nice subtle use of the GR-55.

[@GaryFox11000]

Rippingtons - Russ Freeman - First listened to Nocturnal Playground . Humphreys - Shelter Island live 1989 Russ Is a virtuoso Guitar player - Incredible Acoustic Guitar player. Writes all of the songs , fantastic composer . Favorite Smooth Tasty- Jazz Band . 🎶😃🙋‍♂️🏖

[@charlieboornazian4760]

Nice interview. The band was flat out spectacular at a recent October show in Hartford, CT.

[@vicrattlehead6386]

awesome medley of the old stuff

[@ap-4140]

Hi Dave, thanks for sharing this video!Found this band in early 90's and still love them now.Pls tell them to come to Indonesia, many fans here love them!❤🙏🙏

[@ranarisonassim880]

my best group ever

[@whathahk]

Me too.

[@zanehayes4380]

It’s a shame that I found them only this last year, but I don’t regret it one bit! They’re close to being my number one. Vary inspirational

[@DNewman369]

Fantastic, great job...I would pay $20 or so to see you guys play all the classic Rippington's tunes as a cover band at least here in San Diego, California...thanks

[@rubenchavarria6398]

siempre he estado con este grupo de the repingtong

[@jamesmaikelmusic]

Great sound B F ...great

[@ohitig]

Looks like Russ is using a Roland GR-55 guitar synthesizer.

[@davidsevenbros3065]

Thanks for identifying the instrument. Really versatile.

[@BlakeFoster050]

pretty sure the Brian Moore guitars (that he's known for using) are already Roland GK pickup equipped.

[@PJSOFT]

I liked David Benoit a lot, but I think his best albums were ones he made with Russ, melodies are more meaningful and creative. Unluckily, they made just two albums together. Please reunion and I will be the first one who buy your CD.

[@yoyotube0629]

me too! simple amazing!

[@capth00k]

....Russ Freeman is so legend. Big fan of his solos / style ..... I just don't care for the keyboard players selections of tones / hes a great player just wish he had better patches that sounded more like traditional instruments ??

[@gregorykerr5062]

I think Russ Freeman does not get enough credit for his guitar talent. He is excellent across multi-genres.

[@terrybowman1204]

Love this band but where is Jeff?

[@rubenchavarria6398]

que ha pasado con su grupo hoy 2021. QUIERO SABER

[@kamalking4933]

I can't believe Russ Freeman is this old now

[@jmead2294]

Sure wish I could see them in person before I go home to be with my Lord and Savior. It would be the closest thing to hearing the Angels sing.

[@johnnyvisconi6042]

They should call it the Russ Freeman band as none of these guys are from the original Rippingtons! Bring back Tony Morales,Kim Stone,Jeff Kashiwa,Steve Reid Mark Portman then we would have the Rippingtons!!!

[@daveshawaii]

Do you think they read comments on other people's videos? Seriously?

[@trentonkoliver]

BRANDON FIELDS IS THE OG HE WAS WAY BEFORE KASHIWA

[@crnkmnky]

Favorite Lineup *≠* “Original” Lineup

[@dotz2ro]

Always....

[@gilbarros217]

Rippingtons for good !

[@jeffreylc]

F’ing Ads!!!!! 😡🤬

[@lovebaja]

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[@ranarisonassim880]

Russ freeman comme leader mais leur style de musique d'avant me manque

[@MyTEEsharp1]

What happened to the Asian man on sax?

[@4570Govt]

He's doing his own solo thing now. Although I do believe he does work with the group from time to time, as his schedule allows. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Kashiwa

[@josephtimothycunagin4593]

Jeff Kashiwa

[@n0nyabznss]

Too bad Russ can't get Kenny G to come and do another album again.

[@armandoresillez5364]

Can't wait for them to come back to south florida !!!!! Come back to NOVA U.RUSS.....

[@ghawk78]

I love the Rippingtons but Brandon was too low in the mix.

[@lovebaja]

His volume was on about 4 and needed to be 6.

[@micheldemeester3309]

straff goodd !!! ***

[@mabukhinkosi8179]

Its Spiritual and cross cultural experience its full of BUNTUJAZZ.

[@guitarelaxed]

Great musicians and nice compositions/arrangements BUT horrible keyboard sounds during the first song and poor overdriven guitar sound during the second song. I know that the Roland GR-55 is a comfortable and portable solution if you want to combine synth sounds, acoustic guitar modeling and electric guitar sounds but the amp modeling of the GR-55 sounds so harsh and sterile. I´m still waiting for Roland to come up with an improved successor.