Russ Freeman's Rippingtons Commemorate 20th Anniversary with All-Star New CD and Tour CD/DVD; Retrospective Scheduled for Release July 25 on Peak Records.BEVERLY HILLS Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. , Calif. -- It's hard to believe 20 years has transpired since Russ Freemen "let it ripp" with the formation of the groundbreaking group The Rippingtons, who pioneered a new musical format currently known as smooth jazz This article has multiple issues: * Its quality may be compromised by peacock terms. * Its neutrality is disputed. * It needs additional references or sources for verification. . Sixteen CDs later, thousands of tour dates, and various incarnations of the group (which launched many of the genre's top stars), Freeman has reunited past and present Ripps and guest stars for a 20th anniversary new CD coupled with a DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. retrospective being released on Peak Records July 25. The CD will be supported by a national tour in August and September, segments of which will be sponsored by Cadillac Smooth Jazz TV, with guest star appearances along with way. Think past Rippingtons and guest stars - think Dave Koz Dave Koz (March 27, 1963) is an American jazz saxophonist. He often draws comparisons to another well-known saxophonist, David Sanborn. Because the two sound almost alike, Koz is sometimes billed as "the second coming of Sanborn". , Brian McKnight, Patti Austin Patti Austin (born August 10 1950[1], in Harlem, New York), to Edna and Gordon Austin, is an R&B and jazz music singer. Career She made her debut at the Apollo Theater at age four and had a contract with RCA Records when she was only five. , Jeffrey Osborne Jeffrey Osborne (born March 9, 1948 in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American funk and R&B musician, and former lead singer of the band L.T.D. Osborne is the youngest of 12 children and is part of a musical family. , Kirk Whalum, Brandon Fields Brandon David Fields (born May 21, 1984 in Southfield, Michigan) is an American football punter who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Dolphins in the seventh round (225th overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft. , Tony Morales, Gregg Karukas, Paul Taylor, Eric Marienthal, Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Reid, Jimmy Johnson and Jerry Hey, all of whom are among those performing on the CD. Think Lifetime Achievement Award, Best Band and producer, think group leader/founder/producer Russ Freeman, the recipient of all from the National Smooth Jazz Awards, not to forget Grammy Award nominee. Think Peak Records and the label formed by Freeman and his manager Andi Howard, who has also been with the band since its inception. Think the "Jazz Cat" created by artist Bill Mayer, who has graced Rippingtons CD cover art since the beginning and has also starred in some of their music videos. Think of the jazz cat skiing, playing golf, riding the waves as a "tourist in paradise" and think of Rippingtons' Freeman who has shared his passions in life with his audience through his music. Finally, think July 25th and mark down the release of the 20th Anniversary CD/ DVD/retrospective of the Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman, a milestone in a now legendary career of a group that has set the standards for which many have followed. |
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