The Rippingtons to Release New Album on Peak Records
Smooth Jazz pioneers The Rippingtons will release their latest album, Modern Art, on March 10th via Peak Records (Concord Music Group).
The Rippingtons 18th release features an explosive lineup lead by founder Russ Freeman
Russ Freeman
1926 - 2002
piano
with special guests including smooth Jazz trumpet icon Rick Braun
Rick Braun
b.1955
trumpet
.
The Rippingtons, whose first lineup included future contemporary Jazz superstars <Dave Koz
Dave Koz
saxophone
, Kenny G and David Benoit
David Benoit
b.1953
piano
, dominated the instrumental and urban Jazz landscape from the late 80s on with their often exotically titled hit recordings, includingKilimanjaro, Tourist in Paradise and Welcome to the St. James Club.
The Rippingtons 2009 tour kicks off in the spring.
Modern Art is out on CD & digitally March 10th via Peak Records.
