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Russ Freeman (guitarist)
Russ Freeman (born February 11, 1960) is a smooth jazz guitarist who is the founder and leader of The Rippingtons. Life and career Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Freeman started on guitar when he was ten years old. His first teacher was a session musician in Nashville who knew his father. He followed his teacher around Nashville studios and after six years worked in a variety of sessions as a professional guitarist. Two years later, he moved to Los Angeles, where he found work playing for commercials and with vocalists Englebert Humperdinck and Anne Murray. He cites George Benson and Larry Carlton as influences. For one year he attended the California Institute of the Arts. He recorded his first solo album, ''Nocturnal Playground''. In 1985, he founded the band The Rippingtons as an opportunity to record with a variety of musicians. The first version of the band included David Benoit, Brandon Fields, Kenny G, and Dave Koz. By 1993, The Rippingtons had solidified into a sextet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smooth Jazz
Smooth jazz is a genre of commercially-oriented crossover jazz and easy listening music that became dominant in the mid 1970s to the early 1990s. History Smooth jazz is a commercially oriented, crossover jazz which came to prominence in the 1980s, displacing the more venturesome jazz fusion from which it emerged. It avoids the improvisational "risk-taking" of jazz fusion, emphasizing melodic form and much of the music was initially "a combination of jazz with easy-listening pop music and lightweight R&B". During the mid-1970s in the United States it was known as "smooth radio", and was not termed "smooth jazz" until the 1980s. Notable artists The mid- to late-1970s included songs “Breezin'" as performed by another smooth jazz pioneer, guitarist George Benson in 1976, the instrumental composition " Feels So Good" by flugelhorn player Chuck Mangione, in 1978, " What You Won't Do for Love" by Bobby Caldwell along with his debut album was released the same year, jazz fusion gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Benoit/Freeman Project
''The Benoit Freeman Project'' is an album by American pianist David Benoit and American guitarist Russ Freeman that was released in 1994 and recorded for the GRP label. The album reached No. 2 on the jazz chart at ''Billboard'' magazine. Freeman is the founder and leader of the Rippingtons. Track listing All tracks composed by David Benoit and Russ Freeman; except where indicated #"Reunion" (Freeman) – 5:06 #"When She Believed in Me" (Kenny Loggins, Benoit, Freeman) – 5:25 #"Mediterranean Nights" – 6:57 #"Swept Away" – 4:55 #"The End of Our Season" – 4:16 #"After the Love Has Gone" (David Foster, Jay Graydon, Bill Champlin) – 4:18 #"Smartypants" – 5:42 #"It's the Thought that Counts" (Benoit) – 6:02 #"Mirage" (Freeman) – 5:59 #"That's All I Could Say" – 3:17 Personnel * David Benoit – acoustic piano (1-10), rhythm arrangements (1-10), string arrangements and conductor (1, 3, 10), horn arrangements (7) * Russ Freeman – synthesizers (1-5, 7), acoustic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curves Ahead
''Curves Ahead'' is the fifth album by the American Jazz group The Rippingtons, released in 1991 for the GRP label. This album reached #1 on ''Billboard'''s contemporary Jazz chart. Track listing All tracks written by Russ Freeman. #"Curves Ahead" - 5:39 #"Aspen" - 5:28 #"Santa Fe Trail" - 5:14 #"Take Me With You" - 5:34 #"North Star" - 5:24 #"Miles Away" - 5:17 #"Snowbound" - 4:51 #"Nature of the Beast" - 6:21 #"Morning Song" - 4:09 Personnel * Russ Freeman – arrangements (1-9), keyboards (1-9), acoustic guitar (1, 3, 6, 7), electric guitar (1, 2, 5-8), guitar synthesizer (1, 8), horn arrangements (1, 3), bass (3-7), classical guitar (4, 9), steel-string guitar (9) * Mark Portmann – acoustic piano (2, 4, 9), keyboards (8) * Dave Grusin – acoustic piano (5) * Kim Stone – bass (1, 2, 8) * Steve Bailey – additional fretted and fretless basses (7), fretless bass (9) * Tony Morales – drums (1-4, 6, 7, 9) * Omar Hakim – drums (5, 8) * Steve Reid – assorted per ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welcome To The St
A welcome is a kind of greeting designed to introduce a person to a new place or situation, and to make them feel at ease. The term can similarly be used to describe the feeling of being accepted on the part of the new person. In some contexts, a welcome is extended to a stranger to an area or a household. "The concept of welcoming the stranger means intentionally building into the interaction those factors that make others feel that they belong, that they matter, and that you want to get to know them". It is also noted, however, that " many community settings, being welcoming is viewed as in conflict with ensuring safety. Thus, welcoming becomes somewhat self-limited: 'We will be welcoming unless you do something unsafe'". Different cultures have their own traditional forms of welcome, and a variety of different practices can go into an effort to welcome: Indications that visitors are welcome can occur at different levels. For example, a welcome sign, at the national, sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tourist In Paradise
''Tourist in Paradise'' is the third album by the American Jazz group The Rippingtons, released in 1989 for the GRP label. The album is primarily the work of Russ Freeman, who acted as producer, arranger, and composer. Tourist in Paradise reached #4 on ''Billboard'''s Jazz chart. Track listing All tracks composed by Russ Freeman except where noted #"Tourist in Paradise" - 5:39 #"Jupiter's Child" - 5:17 #"Aruba!" - 4:15 #"One Summer Night in Brazil" - 6:28 #"Earthbound" - 4:37 #" Let's Stay Together" ( Willie Mitchell, Al Green, Al Jackson) - 4:47 #"One Ocean Way" - 4:19 #"Destiny" - 5:40 #"The Princess" - 3:08 Personnel The Rippingtons * Russ Freeman – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, guitar synthesizer, synthesizers, programming, Linn 9000 drum programming, arrangements * Steve Bailey – bass * Tony Morales – cymbal & hi-hat (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8), drums (4, 7, 9) * Steve Reid – percussion, soundscapes * Brandon Fields – alto saxophone (1, 2, 5-9), soprano saxo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kilimanjaro (The Rippingtons Album)
''Kilimanjaro'' is the second album by the American Jazz group The Rippingtons, released in 1988 for Passport Jazz Records, and later reissued under the GRP label. Kilimanjaro reached #3 on ''Billboard'''s Jazz chart. Track listing and Personnel (All tracks composed by Russ Freeman except where noted). # "Morocco" - 4:50 #* Russ Freeman – electric guitar, guitar synthesizer, keyboards and programming #* Jimmy Johnson – fretless bass #* Vinnie Colaiuta – drums #* Tony Morales – additional cymbals #* Steve Reid – percussion #* Dave Koz – alto saxophone # "Northern Lights" - 4:41 #* Russ Freeman – classical and electric guitars, guitar synthesizer, keyboards and programming #* Jimmy Johnson – fretless bass #* Tony Morales – drums #* Steve Reid – percussion # "Dream of the Sirens" - 5:38 #* Russ Freeman – electric guitar, guitar synthesizer, keyboards, Linn 9000 drum programming #* David Garfield – synthesizer solo #* Bill Lanphier – fretless bass #* ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moonlighting (The Rippingtons Album)
''Moonlighting'' is the debut album by the contemporary jazz ensemble the Rippingtons The Rippingtons are an American contemporary jazz group, mainly relating to the genres smooth jazz, jazz fusion, jazz pop, and crossover jazz. Formed in 1985 by guitarist and band leader Russ Freeman, their career has spanned more than three de .... It was released in 1986 on the GRP label, and reached number 5 on ''Billboard'''s Jazz chart. This is also the first appearance of the Jazz Cat on the album cover by artist Bill Mayer. The Jazz Cat has since been on the cover of every Rippingtons album. Track listing and personnel (All songs written by Russ Freeman). # "Moonlighting" - 6:41 #* #* #* #* #* #* #She Likes to Watch - 5:33 #* #* #* #* #* #* #Angela - 4:45 #* #* #* #* #* #Dreams - 5:08 #* #* #* #* #* #* #* #Mirage - 4:18 #* #* #* #* #* #Calypso Cafe - 4:42 #* #* #* #* #* #* #Open All Night - 4:48 #* #* #* #* #* #* #Intimate Strangers - 5:40 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drive (Russ Freeman Album)
''Drive'' is an album by the American guitarist Russ Freeman, released in 2002 for the Peak label. This album reached #7 on ''Billboards Contemporary Jazz chart. Track listing #Guitarland (written by: Russ Freeman) - 4:47 #Villa By the Sea (Russ Freeman) - 4:54 #Soul Dance (Russ Freeman / Barry Eastmond) - 4:41 #Brighter Day (Russ Freeman) - 4:32 # Boys of Summer ( Mike Campbell / Don Henley) - 4:36 #Anywhere Near You (Russ Freeman / Barry Eastmond) - 4:45 #Drive (Russ Freeman) - 4:30 #Cool In the Shade (Russ Freeman) - 4:16 #East River Drive (Grover Washington, Jr.) - 4:35 #Bellagio (Russ Freeman) - 4:16 Personnel * Russ Freeman - Guitar, Keyboards *Chris Botti - Trumpet *Barry Eastmond - Keyboards *Bill Heller - Keyboards *Jeff Lorber - Keyboards *Eric Marienthal - Saxophone *Jason Miles - Keyboards *Jeff Mirinov - Guitar *Will Lee William Lee (born William Lubovsky; August 6, 1908 – December 7, 1982) was an American actor who appeared in numerous television and film rol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holiday (Russ Freeman Album)
''Holiday'' is a Christmas music by American guitarist Russ Freeman. The album reached #5 on '' Billboards Contemporary Jazz chart. Russ Freeman also serves as leader and frontman for the Rippingtons. Track listing #Carol of the Bells - 1:45 #Faith - 4:33 #O Come, All Ye Faithful - 1:05 #Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - 2:58 #God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - 4:15 #Angels We Have Heard on High - 1:12 #Hymne - 2:34 #Holiday - 4:17 # My Favorite Things - 4:15 #Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - 3:05 #Merry Christmas, Baby - 4:39 # This Christmas - 4:10 #Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - 3:06 Personnel * Russ Freeman - guitar, keyboards, bass, drums * Bob James - piano *Hilary James - piano *Jeff Kashiwa - saxophone * Steve Reid - percussion *Abraham Laboriel - bass *John Pattitucci - bass *Steve Bailey - bass *Lillian Tynes - vocals *Bridgette Bryant - vocals *Jerry Hey Jerry Hey (born 1950) is an American trumpeter, flugelhornist, horn arranger, string arranger, orchestra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nocturnal Playground
''Nocturnal Playground'' is the first album by American guitarist Russ Freeman, released on April 10, 1986 by Brainchild Records. After this album, Freeman formed the band the Rippingtons. Several tracks from the album appeared on The Weather Channel in its infancy, and were later used on News at 11 by Cat System Corp. Track listing Personnel * Russ Freeman – guitars, guitar synthesizer, synth bass, keyboards, drum programming * Brandon Fields Brandon David Fields (born May 21, 1984) is a former American football punter who played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Michigan State University, and earned consensus All-American honors. He ... – alto saxophone * David Vasquez – keyboards * Mike Watts – piano on "Amelia" * David Renick – drums, percussion * Steve Reid – percussion and programming External links ''Nocturnal Playground'' at AllMusic''Nocturnal Playground'' at DiscogsRippingtons official website {{Au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University School Of Nashville
University School of Nashville is an independent, coeducational, day school located in Nashville, Tennessee. History Referred to colloquially as USN, the school was founded in 1888 by the Peabody Board of Trustees. The school was first founded as Winthrop Model School; in 1915, it became Peabody Demonstration School (PDS), a part of Peabody College intended to demonstrate the operation of a school. The school was founded by Richard Thomas Alexander. While it was Peabody Demonstration School, it became the second high school in Nashville to be desegregated, following Father Ryan High School, and the first one to be fully desegregated, meaning that extra-curricular activities were desegregated in addition to academics. The demonstration school was closed in 1974, several years before Peabody merged with adjacent Vanderbilt University. The students' parents bought the school; by a student vote, the school was established as University School of Nashville. Historically, USN has been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smooth Jazz II
Smooth may refer to: Mathematics * Smooth function, a function that is infinitely differentiable; used in calculus and topology * Smooth manifold, a differentiable manifold for which all the transition maps are smooth functions * Smooth algebraic variety, an algebraic variety with no singular points * Smooth number, a number whose prime factors are all less than a certain value; used in applications of number theory * Smoothsort, a sorting algorithm Arts and entertainment Music * Smooth (singer), Juanita Stokes, American singer, rapper and actress * ''Smooth'' (album), by Smooth, 1995 * ''Smooth'', an album by Gerald Albright, 1994 * "Smooth" (Florida Georgia Line song), 2017 * "Smooth" (iiO song), 2004 * "Smooth" (Santana song), featuring Rob Thomas, 1999 * "Smooth", a mashup by Neil Cicierega from ''Mouth Moods'', 2017 Other media * ''Smooth'' (magazine), an American publication for young black men * Smooth Radio (other), UK radio station networks * smoothfm, an A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
