Tropic of Capricorn by The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman (1991)

This performance of Tropic of Capricorn (one of my most favorite songs!) was recorded at Hawaii Jazz Festival at Turtle Bay in 1991. Except several clips from the released live video, "Live in L.A.", this is probably the only clip of their live performance on youtube.com with their near-original members including Tony Morales (ds), Mark Portmann (keys), Steve Reid (per), and Kim Stone (b) in addition to the leader, Russ Freeman (g), and current line-up, Jeff Kashiwa (sax).
Note: I remember Russ told me at that time that he enjoyed his stay in Hawaii very much but unfortunately lost his favorite wristwatch of "Three Stooges" when he went out for boating/swimming. Well...just a 18-year old anecdote!

[@v13311]

In my opinion this was the best Rippington lineup ever. Mark Portmann and Steve Reid brought a lost 'jazzy' style that the Ripps have since lost.

[@DavidBell823]

Yup.

[@richyz01]

Man..........one of the best sounding bands of all times past present and future!!!!!!!!!

[@ArraialHD]

ABSOLUTELY ( ... and now seven years after your post - and counting... ) my favorite band on Earth

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i agree!! wish i could see them live... unfortunately they've never como to portugal!

[@hoosierrabbit]

Congratulations to the Rippingtons on being nominated for a Grammy!

[@humblegeorge]

The Vibe of a sane World.

[@brobade]

ABSOLUTLY That was the best gathering of musicians to date.

[@sethtriggs]

Finally, I see Russ using that flute synth sound!

[@trackgeek7399]

Look up Live in L.A.

[@dondikennedy1296]

A great band i saw them twice once at Merriweather post pavilion in Maryland , and once at va town point with Paul Taylor , both times they were just excellent just great playing live ..standing ovation from the crowd !

[@snipethebadguy]

Yes, there aren't many decent live videos of Russ / The Rippingtons...thank you for uploading

[@docrw]

Tony Morales was the BEST they ever had

[@yoyotube0629]

up till now.. still the best!

[@park171]

This was the better band. And music of the Rippingtons I enjoyed the most.

[@irishsetterarchie]

Such talent and just dripping with all of the class in the whole world!!! Thank you so much for posting this video!! Where are all these guys now??? Would love to know!

[@hoosierrabbit]

Thanks for your comment! This is one of my most favorite songs...and I wish they play it again.

[@fotojazzeando]

Gracias por compartir tan buen video!

[@js1459]

This could the 90s described for a time capsule

[@fredbass77]

Killing tune, legend Audio too weak badly...

[@hoosierrabbit]

Glad you too think this is a great song. Thanks for your comment!!

[@brobade]

Russ should bring percussion back to the band. The new Rippingtons Lite just doesn't do well with us old Rippington fans. No disrespect to Dave,he does a hell of a job playing drums with latin percussion fills. Keeps a drummer busy.

[@stevereid7818]

Steve reid here thanks for the compliments . And I couldnt agree wiyh you more

[@silasanguiano3796]

Those mullets....

[@marylindsayrr]

The Rippingtons are one of my original, major inspirations for becoming a musician. This was definitely the most tightly night line-up of the Rippingtons in their 20+ year history (no disrespect to the current members). The overall sound has seemed to have lost something since "Topaz" as I'm just not impressed with anything that has come out since :(. Some songs are ok, and I listen to but no song has grabbed my ear like it used to (except "six four") since "Summer Lovers" on their Topaz CD

[@davidgofra]

what is the mouthpiece that use jeff kashiwa in this video

[@kennypr]

Ewi. Electronic wind instrument via midi

[@mannymacias435]

I'd like to music

[@GehMemories]

the piano sounds horrible 🤦‍♂️

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why do you say that? I like it