AQUI & AJAZZ, The Rippingtons "Weekend In Monaco"

The Rippingtons are a contemporary group mainly relating to the genres Smooth jazz, Jazz pop, and Crossover jazz. Formed in 1986 by guitarist and band leader Russ Freeman (not to be confused with the jazz pianist of the same name), their Russ Freeman and The Rippingtons career has spanned more than two decades. With a revolving door of musicians, Freeman has been the only consistent member. In the early to mid 90s they were more of a jazz/rock instrumental band, but since 1999 they have developed more into the Smooth Jazz genre. Many of their songs have also been played during The Weather Channel's local on the 8's forecast segments. The band's mascot is a smiling, sunglasses-wearing, jazzy "hep cat" which appears in the artwork of all the band's releases and on their official website. More about the Rippingtons: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ripp... Musicians on this video: Russ Freeman: Acoustic Guitar Dave Kochanski: Keyboards Kim Stone: Bass Jeff Kashiwa: Ewi & Tenor Sax David Anderson: Drums Steve Reid: Percussion