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The band name was conceived by Russ Freeman after hearing friends play "and they were ripping", so Freeman thought of Rippingtons for a name. [2] [3] [4] Freeman had previously released his solo debut album Nocturnal Playground, which was released in April 1986. [5] [6] The band's recording career began in 1986 with the recording of the album ...
Moonlighting is the debut album by the contemporary jazz ensemble the Rippingtons. It was released in 1986 on Passport Jazz and GRP labels, 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.
In 1994 Freeman reunited with Benoit for The Benoit/Freeman Project. Freeman and his manager, Andi Howard, formed Peak Records in 1994. In 1998 he collaborated with guitarist Craig Chaquico of Starship for the album From the Redwoods to the Rockies. A record producer and arranger, Freeman also plays bass guitar, keyboards, and drums.
Russ Freeman – producer, executive producer, arrangements, recording, mixing, sleeve notes, design, artwork; Andi Howard – executive producer, management; Bernie Grundman – mastering; Bill Mayer – cover artwork; Studios. Recorded and Mixed at Surfboard Studios (Marina del Rey, California). Mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering ...
Brave New World is the ninth album by American jazz group The Rippingtons, released in 1996 for the GRP label. The album reached No. 4 on Billboard's contemporary jazz chart. It was the group's final release on the GRP label.
In mid 2011, Lux Vibratus joined the band on bass for the Cleopatra Records' Space Rock Invasion Tour in the U.S. [7] By the time the band came to record the covers album A Spoonful of Time, bass duties were shared by session musician Jürgen Engler, Mr. Big bassist Billy Sheehan, and former Yes member Billy Sherwood, who also served as the ...
Black Diamond is the tenth album by American Jazz group The Rippingtons. Released in 1997, it was their first project for the Windham Hill label after the transfer of Peak Records from GRP earlier that year. The album reached number one on Billboard's contemporary jazz chart. [1]
Aaron Freeman quit Ween in May 2012, citing his desire to stop his long-time drug and alcohol addiction. [1] He played shows accompanied by Joe Young from 2012 until 2014, when he formed a new band, "Freeman," featuring Chris Boerner on guitar, Brad Cook on bass, Dave Godowsky on keyboards and Kyle Keegan on drums.