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Rippingtons 20 Anniversary [mp3 256][h33t][schon55]

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Rippingtons - 20 Anniversary (Jazz)
Audio CD (July 25, 2006)
Original Release Date: July 25, 2006
Number of Discs: 2
Label: Peak Records
Bitrate: 256 kbps

When I first heard the sound of the Rippingtons in the \'80s I was impressed with their sound as it was different and quite hip. They sounded very progressive and ushered in a new style of music. Then, I happen to see them live at an out door concert in Regency Park in Raleigh, North Carolina and I was hooked. After a few sucessful CDs, they seem to loose some creativity and their CDs were unmemorable. Also, they shared a common trait, the horn section was too loud and was irratating to listen to for an extended period, and the bass was lacking. The high frequencies dominated their recordings making them fatiquing to listen to for an extended period. They also lost a few members. However, beginning with the CD before this one, I thought they seem to sound a little better with their recordings sounding better balanced as the horn section was tamed. To me, this effort marks their reclaimation as premier smooth jazz artist as the sound is that of the old Rippingtons during the beginning of the smooth jazz format. I understand that they called all the original musicians on this anniversary CD and it shows. They sound like the group I liked when the smooth jazz format began. The recording quality shines on this effort and it is truly a reference quality sounding disc. To top it off, at the end of this CD, they have a live mix featuring all of their top past compositions which is excellent to say the least. A good DJ mixer could not have done a better job. Additionally, they throw in a bonus DVD, which has marginal picture quality, but contains good music. This CD is a gift to all smooth jazz lovers and Rippingtons fans in particular. They are due a thank you, and I thank them. You, too, will thank them once you hear this CD/DVD. ~ Robert G. Raynor, Jr.

Pre-ordered this, arrived today and it is a very nice package. Really well designed sleeve with plenty of photos and all previous album covers. This is a perfect release for those who have been familiar with The Rippingtons from the beginning or those looking to hear them for the first time, or looking for the best smooth jazz available. Russ Freeman has done well putting this together and thanks to Peak Records for releasing it! Great stuff. ~ Glenn Holmes

Personnel :
Eric Marienthal - saxophone
Russ Freeman - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, bass guitar
Kim Stone - bass guitar
Bill Heller - keyboards
Dave Karasony - drums
Also: Patti Austin, Brian McKnight, Jeffrey Osborne

Rippingtons - 20 Anniversary
01 City of Angles
02 Celebrate
03 Costa Del Sol
04 Bingo Jingo
05 Eternity
06 Six Four
07 Rainbow
08 Twenty
09 Anything
10 A Kiss Under The Moonlight
11 A 20th Anniversary Bonus

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