To experience the contemporary jazz stylings of The Rippingtons is like taking a colorful and adventurous journey. Several Rippingtons albums have been inspired by the travels of founder, producer and creative force Russ Freeman, with titles like “Tourist in Paradise,” “Kilimanjaro,” and “Weekend in Monaco.” Collectively, their recordings have formed the life soundtrack for [...]
Posts Tagged ‘The Rippingtons’
The Rippingtons at the Lyric
Posted: February 28, 2012 in Concerts, Smooth JazzTags: Lyric Theatre, Smooth Jazz, The Rippingtons
Punta Gorda Jazz & Wine Festival 2012
Posted: January 10, 2012 in Concerts, Smooth JazzTags: Mindi Abair, Peter White, Russ Freeman, Smooth Jazz, The Rippingtons
The 7th Annual Wine & Jazz Festival will be held on February 17th. 18th and 19th 2012 with the main event on Saturday Feb 18th, 2012. The Headliners: The Rippingtons, featuring Russ Freeman, Peter White & Mindi Abair. Added to the event this year are three additional events: Friday Feb 17th: VIP Reception 5.30-7.30pm by [...]
Sedona Jazz on the Rocks 30th Anniversary Benefit Festival
Posted: September 3, 2011 in Concerts, Smooth JazzTags: Billy Mitchell, Dave Koz, Hiroshima, Jeff Golub, Mindi Abair, Sedona Jazz On The Rocks, Smooth Jazz, The Rippingtons
Sedona Jazz on the Rocks 30th Anniversary Benefit Festival Friday October 7 & Saturday October 8 Friday Dave Koz The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman Billy Mitchell Saturday Maxi Priest Los Lobos Mindi Abair with special guest Jeff Golub Soulive Hiroshima Sahnas Brothers For more information & tickets visit www.sedonajazz.com or call 602-244-8444. Friday, October 7 [...]
Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival 2011
Posted: August 16, 2011 in Concerts, Smooth JazzTags: Brian Simpson, Fourplay, Gerald Albright, Gerald Veasley, Jeff Golub, Joe McBride, Marcus Anderson, Mindi Abair, Nick Colionne, Norman Brown, Peter White, Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival, Richard Elliot, Rick Braun, Shilts, Smooth Jazz, Steve Cole, The Rippingtons
Just a few blocks from the beach sits this newly renovated convention facility where many of Rehoboth’s larger events take place. The Center features a long auditorium with 6,700 sq. ft. of space and a seating capacity of 1,000 people. There is also a stage with light and sound equipment, a kitchen, and many other [...]
Jazz On The Mountain At Whistler
Posted: July 16, 2011 in Concerts, Contemporary Jazz, Smooth JazzTags: Jazz, Jazz On The Mountain At Whistler, Kevin Eubanks, Oliver Jones Trio, Smooth Jazz, Spyro Gyra, Stanley Jordan, The New Gary Burton Quartet, The Rippingtons
Jazz On The Mountain At Whistler is Canada’s newest jazz festival taking place Labour Day weekend September 2 to 4, 2011 in the lively pedestrian village of Whistler, British Columbia. Combining top international and Canadian jazz artists performing in a picturesque, intimate and highly interactive setting, Jazz On The Mountain At Whistler offers over thirty [...]
Smooth Cruises 2011 on the Spirit of New York
Posted: June 17, 2011 in Concerts, Cruises, Smooth JazzTags: Bobby Caldwell, Gerald Albright, Jeff Golub, Jonathan Butler, Kirk Whalum, Najee, Norman Brown, Peter White, Richard Elliot, Rick Braun, Smooth Cruises 2011, Spirit of New York, Spyro Gyra, The Rippingtons
Soaking in the warm New York weather? We are too! And you know what that means… Smooth Cruise season is nearly here! This year marks our 14th season of sailing the Hudson with top jazz acts. Time flies when you’re having fun! For 2011, we’re pleased to bring back a bevy of contemporary jazz faves [...]
Rhythm ‘n’ Ribs Fest Ohio
Posted: June 15, 2011 in Concerts, Contemporary Jazz, Smooth JazzTags: Rhythm 'n' Ribs Fest, The Rippingtons, The Urban Jazz Coalition
Two evenings of hot jazz, cool drinks, and tasty barbecue and ribs in Veteran’s Park! Area restaurants bring out their best barbecue and plenty of fixin’s… a perfect complement to two great nights of blues and jazz! The Urban Jazz Coalition is one of the hottest contemporary jazz groups to come onto the scene in [...]
Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont 2011
Posted: June 6, 2011 in Concerts, Smooth JazzTags: Brian Culbertson, Down To The Bone, Earl Klugh, Eric Darius, Fourplay, Gerald Albright, Jonathan Butler, Kirk Whalum, Maysa, Peter White, Pieces of a Dream, Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont 2011, Rick Braun, Smooth Jazz, Spyro Gyra, The Rippingtons, Tizer
The actual festival is 4 days, the concerts are the last 2 days of the festival. The first evening, Thursday, August 11, is called “Homegrown at the Hipp,” and is a concert featuring local artists at the Hippodrome Theater in Jackson Ward. Sponsor Kickoff Night will take place on Friday, August 12 at CenterStage, [...]
16th Annual Smooth Jazz Fest
Posted: March 28, 2011 in Concerts, Smooth JazzTags: 16th Annual Smooth Jazz Fest, Jackiem Joyner, Nyee Moses, The Rippingtons
16th Annual Smooth Jazz Fest Coachman Park, 301 Drew St. Saturday, April 30 562-4700, www.smooth987hd2.com Kick back and relax with the smooth jazz sounds. Presented by WSJT 94.1 HD2 and the City of Clearwater. Artist line-up and times to be announced. The event will feature vendors, food and drink concessions and a kids play [...]
Win Tickets To See The Rippingtons @ Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest
Posted: January 12, 2011 in Contest, Smooth JazzTags: Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest, Heads Up International, The Rippingtons
In celebration of The Rippingtons’ latest album Cote D’Azur, Concord Music Group is giving away a Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Superfan Package! http://www.headsup.com/ripps/ First Prize Winner receives: (1) One night hotel accommodations at the Crowne Plaza – Reading Round-trip Transportation from Airport [need the specific airport name] to the Crowne Plaza – Reading (1) $500 [...]
