The Rippingtons - Tourist in Paradise (Live)

[@kurtfroberg6636]

To this very day (and forever after), I truly believe that The Rippingtons will always be perceived as The Most Underrated Band In The History Of Bands. They’re just so tight, and free, and... amazing.

[@sethpeters7318]

Just when you think you can't find anymore master pieces, one like this comes along and blows you away and reminds you of why you love music

[@stevevonrumpf9842]

Amen!

[@davidcowan4705]

You are exactly right. I just happened to find his first album in 1986 (Moonlighting) and was hooked on this band from that time on. Saw them LIVE on a cold winter night in Birmingham, AL at the Carver theater and I was blown away. Seems like just yesterday.

[@stony2494]

The best smooth jazz band ever. 😎

[@squonkdh]

+stony2494 Agreed!

[@1960jack]

I agree!, saw them many times from 1988 till present day, I have just about all their CD's. Freeman and Kashiwa rule.

[@mmikephilly]

same here, never any disappointments!

[@rokelly1]

i'm with youall. This song is the best smooth jazz song ever...

[@johnlamphier9812]

stony2494. Yeah they really are something else.

[@fretrunr]

Russ Freeman is The MASTER of this GENRE: Smooth HAPPY JAZZ! The additional perk of David Benoit on the Piano and the Late GREAT Carl Anderson on vocals makes this one of The BEST Happy Jazz songs/performance EVER in this Genre!!!

[@mauricehebert2]

Amen

[@mark68weber]

Saw this entire group including Carl Anderson and Jeff Kashiwa in the 90’s several times. I’ve never been lifted off of my seat listening to them alive. And they were better than shown here. Watching Steve Reid play the background was a show in itself.

[@TheBrizz71]

This was the first song I ever heard by the Rippingtons; I'll never forget it. I was in a record store in St. Louis and this was playing (the studio version). I liked it, so I asked the guy behind the counter what it was, and he said "The Rippingtons" and handed me the CD case. I've been a fan of theirs ever since.

[@patriciachandler340]

Ditto! I wore my cassette tape out. Good thing CD's weren't far behind. In the car I blast this one out. Folks just smile when they see the grey head. "Go Granny"

[@robinsl27]

Mines was Morocco.

[@CollinMacQuarrie]

This song used to play on our family restaurant’s radio station all the time. It has so much vibrancy, character, intrigue, and depth!

[@evh672]

Me too. I first heard it in 1988. Just love it. Never get fed up hearing it. Lifts me right up xx

[@ishmaelshumba920]

Russ Freeman and the Ripingtons - staple diet for the longest time. Great treasure trove.

[@BSaxTop]

It's the late great Carl Anderson, who was a staple at GRP for backgrounds and studio work. He did an excellent version of "O Holy Night" on one of the GRP Christmas CDs. He was so cool.

[@apollosolo1582]

Ironically, many people claimed the vocals on this track was that of the late Al Jarreau, however the vocals on this track belonged to the also late but great Mister Carl. Anderson. To anyone who was familiar with this guy. It's not a surprise the power and intensity of power this man's vocals brought to the table. Thanks for sharing.

[@GrikWorldNomad]

A really rare talent, fitting in perfectly with the Rippingtons.

[@betomorenonyy]

No Doubt. Every song these guys play is perfect. Don't need to add or subtract anything. My all time favorite group. No one tops it.

[@XDrummerSteve]

Tony Morales...very under rated drummer. He kills it.

[@ahmadawadallah5321]

I can't stop listening to this. Man, it helps when working.

[@petsdash911]

RIP Carl Anderson. I know you are rocking in Heaven now.

[@free2bpoppie]

Oooooweeeeeee! The Rippingtons, Carl Anderson, Kim Stone throwing it down on bass!? It don't get no better than this!

[@superbillywaters]

The Ripps were the Beatles only in jazz genre.....Started listening to them in 1998 and seen them many times live.....A sad note tho.....RIP Carl Anderson......... Ripps Live in LA was the pinnacle of their long history. Jeff K, Kim S, Tony M and Steve Reed & Mark Portman......with Russ was the best lineup they ever put together!

[@toddroberson1663]

The coolest thing about this is how much fun the musicians are having. They love being there ... I wish I could have been there.

[@ahmedoji9608]

Todd Roberson you're being so emotional, but I can't agree anymore. It's still better than having performance that's just thinking about "being cool", "my skill is better than anyone else in the band"

[@gumballrally427]

+Ahmad Ridwan Fauzi You're a fucking idiot. Everyone knows you have no skills.

[@ahmedoji9608]

Gumball LastRally Appreciate for your commentary. Thanks. Should I mad at you now?

[@scarface456123789]

+Ahmad Ridwan Fauzi so mad much wow? english?

[@averagejoe5949]

+Todd Roberson That's the thing about jazz musicians man, they just love to play their instruments xD

[@michellegriffith4200]

When I first heard the Rippingtons, I was stationed in Louisiana. A woman that worked in the bx turned me on to them. I had the good fortune to see them live in Pittsburgh. Wonderful..

[@stanleywalden6177]

This song bring extraordinary memories being stationed overseas.

[@mcchaikin]

First saw the Rippingtons at the Club Bene Supper Club in Sayreville, NJ in 1989. Blew us away. Steve the percussionist sat with my husband and me before the show and we got to know him. What a character!

[@tomorourke11]

Really smoking when Jeff Kashiwa is aboard -- rock on Rippingtons!

[@jimmybuffet4970]

I know in popular thought this is considered "elevator" or "hold" music, but really Russ Freeman is a badass composer. He just churns out these super thought-out and original songs that stick in your ear a bit!

[@Tornado1994]

Rest Well Carl Anderson(Scatting Man) 1945-2004.

[@robinsl27]

Tornado1994 😢

[@twinkle2414]

Tourist in Paradise is my FAVORITE song by the Rippingtons...love it!!!

[@jaywestfall3439]

Love you Carl RIP....Sweet vocals in my life and this song, too!

[@tammyleederwhitaker649]

RIP🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹1111.

[@rickbaker8340]

I had the VHS tape of this live in LA it had a bonus song on there that Carl Anderson did called fantasy hotel what a great great voice he had the song is called once in a lifetime love terrific song R.I.P. CARL ANDERSON

[@mmikephilly]

Russ Freeman, total jazz genius! Went to many live performances in the Philly area. (The Keswick in Glenside, PA). The first time I heard them live was bone chilling! Amazing how you expect the live performance to be just "ok". Not here, this is real! Not fake, REAL MUSICIANS! Thank You Russ Freeman for providing many years of listening enjoyment!

[@Tornado1994]

R.I.P. Carl Anderson 1945-2004.(The Scatting Man).

[@babyboo1940]

What a way to spend Sunday Morning listen to an array of music------Joyous!!!!!!! Reviewing all the favorites I used to listen to from the '50s on up to today. Rippingtons' are a soothing, happy, ray of sunshine!

[@RalfS777]

For me there is no better smooth jazz band.....and there are many greats out there!!

[@tonykingsr.2956]

My Son turned me on to these guys years ago...are they THAT good in concert?? WOW!!

[@stephenliptak2035]

The Ripps at their very best. This was without a doubt the best group of musicians Russ ever put together.

[@1960jack]

I have seen the Ripps several times each time was always a special night of great Cool Jazz!

[@russellloland5302]

Excellent! Russ Freeman and The Rippingtons always get the best nods!

[@jigmekarma2816]

Absolutely brilliant! Reminds me of driving through Rio at sunset!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bobwatson1162]

one of the all time best smooth jazz bands they been making great music for over 25 yrs love these guys..

[@spankedbywife1018]

dont forget Flim and the bbs

[@garyconner6151]

My aspirin music

[@dindglebeaver]

I think this music is wonderful,I love the rippingtons, specially when steve bailey was the bass player, thanks for share this great song, enjoy your life

[@herwinpapain5951]

Pls come to Melbourne can"t wait to see you live. Beautifull music

[@squonkdh]

One word....Kashiwa!!

[@Sweeneytv]

my jam

[@ElectroPercussive]

This is the very first composition of The Rippingtons that I heard, naturally they became one of my favorite groups.

[@peggythompson9646]

What a fabulous group-eclectic with so much versatility and talent both past and present.

[@69TT]

I've loved this tune for so long,it always reminds me of the intro to 'Knots Landing" for some reason also was my favorite late night soaps.

[@frogpelt]

I have listened to "Live in LA" so many times it is a part of my DNA.

[@leofender1970]

Best contemporary music done to my taste and the one of many more, from Venezuela than God blesses them!

[@rsfdesa]

I really love this music. This live version is fantastic, and the vocals. We can see the happyness and joy. Jeff so happy and electric. We can feel the pleasure and satisfaction from the guys of the band, playing with heart. This song makes me remember my daughter, and everytime i'm listening, i cry. Not sadness, but happy. Hugs from Santos (Brazil)

[@dugjay]

Watched them perform at the 1996 Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival. Awesome show! This looks like the same lineup they had in 96 with Jeff Kashiwa on sax.

[@KOS_Nova]

These guys are TRUE MUSICIANS. Absolutely masterful energy they have

[@mattpaisley6877]

This was the first Rippingtons song that i ever heard. Was driving in the car listening to CD101.9 (NY Cool Jazz). I was hooked.

[@arlenegojocco7518]

I wish someone would fix this video! It's got all my favorite performers and my favorite songs!

[@consciousbrother3157]

High energy band can't believe I passed them up after all these years. Wow

[@spideydew20]

Fell in love with their music the first time I heard it. What an AWESOME band!!!!

[@wspirify]

Best jam session ever!!! and also very good perfomance, love that guys ))))

[@jazzlover328]

Oh my God, the Ripps!! Saw them in concert twice, wish I could follow their tour! Love love love them!!!!

[@edex7]

You can't beat that with David Benoit on the piano

[@sampono1962]

Started to listen to them when I was doing my MS degree at Univ of Massachusetts in 1990 and became a fan ever since.

[@thomasfitzgerald2732]

I was also at UMASS doing mine in Wildlife BIO from 94-99

[@sampono1962]

@@thomasfitzgerald2732 mine was Energy Engineering (Solar Option) at Lowell.

[@stevegardner9910]

Saw the Ripps several times in the early 90s. They played a free concert in Baltimore around the time of Curves Ahead. Loved them ever since despite being more of a trad jazz guy.

[@smoothjazzonthewav]

I was there! It was Art Scape. I had Russ sign the playlist from the show. Remember it like it was yesterday!

[@RoeserFan1]

My favorite tune by these guys, and I liked a LOT of their songs.

[@lacmcasares8755]

Every good Friday, I play this video after watching Jesuschrist Superstar. In your memory, Dear Carl Anderson

[@squonkdh]

Totally awesome, Benoit on keys, NO WAY, that is too frickin coool....Love this song, my all time favorite of theirs...you go Russ..

[@Itchhhh]

Rock has Stairway to Heaven as its anthem. Dare I say that Jazz has an anthem in Tourist in Paradise?

[@blakkmetal-wizkokk]

+Temp You daren't say that. This is not representative of all Jazz.

[@pokedude104]

+Kellen Hunter-La Voy Nor is stairway to heaven really a representation of all rock

[@GaryFox11000]

Rich your right ! First time I saw them do this song . Wow !! This is the definition of smooooth , happy , soulful feel good get up & dance music ! :)

[@televisedpork7993]

This is smooth jazz’s anthem, but not all jazz

[@jamesmedious7257]

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[@cloudchaserify]

LOVE, LOVE LOVE this!!! Love Carl Anderson and David Benoit!!

[@keithhodiak8577]

Yes indeed this is first class musical entertainment!!!

[@free2bpoppie]

I've always liked this group, and I would loove to hear some new stuff from them! None of the watered down stuff of recent years, more of the original and innovative stuff that made them the tops in the 80s and 90s! R.I.P. Carl Anderson!

[@stevendaughtrey5474]

Been a fan since 87,PURE TALENT!!!

[@slaginess]

I'm going to see these guys the first week in August in Monroe, Michigan and I guarantee they'll blow the roof off the place!! Can't wait!!

[@WilsonMolina1]

One of their very great hits in my opinion. I wish they had recorded another video with the "hep" blue cat. I remember I was once looking for a picture of a cat + jazz on google, and I found the cover of their first cd Moonlight, then I found how great they play fussion jazz, Now I have the whole collection for the rippingtons, and I play it everyday. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@L00PdeL00P]

The atmosphere is electric with the good vibes and joy eking out of every follicle of hair in their mullets

[@ulysax1979]

THE BEST OF THE BEST!!!! I still remeber when I met them in person!!!! (ha-ha-ha in my dreams).

[@cherylleslie602]

wonderful, energetic and smooth. love this group !!

[@christinehetherington9256]

I will always think of this as “ the bridge song”, going over the bridges from Bonita over Little & Big Hickory onto FMB’s south end… the last few miles to paradise. Ian nearly took it away. Rippingtons is the soundtrack to our time there.

[@nhmb1624]

Cant wait to see these guys on Aug. 15th im getting qoose bumps just listening to this song

[@mohammedmokhtarrahmani522]

merci infiniment , c'est paradisiaque .wow........

[@jetdrums1]

Yes. R.I.P. Carl...amazing voice!

[@05ksal]

Have seen them a few times, luckily at smaller venues, where they made themselves available after the shows to sign autographs and just say hi. Great music & great guys too!! Thanks for all of the fantastic music over the years!!

[@omartiz]

Mi cancion favorita y con el maestro Benoit al piano.Me trae hermosos recuerdos.

[@jmmmmj1]

The Rippingtons are simply magical!!

[@timothycrawford5943]

I absolutely love this stuff! One of my favorite groups! Could listen to this all night!

[@ellenj.miller8694]

I have loved them for 20 years! The great talent of each artist is sooo appreciated:)

[@robertbeane5964]

Saw the Ripps do this in the early years on Catalina Island with Carl on vocals. Brought down the house...or in today's terms, lifted the roof...nobody was seated at the end.

[@FirestormAudio]

I wish the studio version was like this. I love the intro on the piano in this one.

[@-_______-_______-______-]

I would love you guys to come to Portugal!!!!

[@hendra9998]

my soul .. Benoit, Freeman, Kashiwa

[@isegundo-y9h]

Russ Freeman is my hero. Tourist in the paradise is my favourite song!

[@RalfS777]

One of the tightest line-up I've seen from the Rippingtons, to date.

[@jetdrums1]

Best line-up ever!!

[@ArnoldVette]

These guys are new to me....and WOW are these guys so Tight and Melodic! :)

[@justinasifo2351]

One the best groups ever. They are inspired

[@efergarmx]

The Jazz has evolutioned I think that is the new jazz.

[@diwiyalaksmi4985]

love it... 2020

[@ghawk250]

Good Sax Man!

[@chrisz71]

Aww this song takes me back to a few years ago when I would listen to it on my way to the lake for my sailing class at college... Boring as hell town, so I would listen to the rippingtons and it just takes me back. Love this song- makes me want to go back to sailing and go on a cruise!

[@terryisaacs9944]

saw them live at the winter park jazz fest and numerous time after at the soiled dove. pure genius.

[@kristidion]

2001. Had front row seats and met Russ!! Life is good!

[@utahdrumtech]

I like how they have the horn section... you just can't imitate that sound on a keyboard!

[@ronmendoza4916]

Love this song!!

[@W.F.Scott3]

seriously my fav jam i remember being a lil kid heiring this song takes me back

[@Giants81NY92]

Im 15 and even i enjoy this tony is the man hes soo good

[@MichaelBrehmer]

First song I ever heard the Rippingtons play and I've just about worn out my CD. This is an great video but the energy they bring to a live performance is incredible. They are all consumate musicians who never go just through the motions. They obviously love their music and love playing together. Can't wait to see Jeff play with the Ripps in Feb 08 on the Smooth Jazz Cruise.

[@gsmarcano]

Met them all a few years ago, really nice guys all!

[@denkuehner]

"Tourist in Paradise" is the early Rippingtons signature song. Great live version with great musicians!

[@demodavid5965]

wow what a performance very nice

[@fadarrell]

They ripped the stage up in Memphis at the New Daisy....we saw them off to Boston safely. Strictly Jazz Entertainment, LLC would like to thank the Rippingtons for gracing our city with the sounds of GREAT MUSIC.

[@thcdisc]

So damn smooth.

[@scottdeeter474]

DAMN!! With David Benoit on Keys!! CJazz supergroup!

[@squonkdh]

Frickin killer song man, best song they ever did...I love this shit. And Benoit on the keys ...NO WAY!!!! Absolutely awesome.