In 1986, the term "smooth jazz had not made its way into the vernacular. However, the groundwork for what would become a radio format and, to some degree, a genre of music, had been laid. Among those ...

Longtime fans of The Rippingtons are likely to react, on first listening to the group’s 25th anniversary release, with “Wow!” or “What?” Because this group, noted for smooth jazz, breaks new ground ...

Think of it as a visit to Cuba where the dining experience is grabbing a burger at El Rapido. The government-run chain emulates American fast food with the same culinary verve as pizza joints, where ...

Ed Gordon talks with Russ Freeman, founder of the jazz group The Rippingtons, about the band's new CD and DVD, Twentieth Anniversary, which marks their two decades of making music. Russ Freeman and ...

The new album by the Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman arrives March 10 from Peak Records; Blue Note/EMI compiles singer Cassandra Wilson's best covers of pop/rock hits on "Closer to You: The Pop… By ...

Tickets: $27.50 to $44.95; 658-4900 Jazz ain't what it used to be. The music is acquiring different styles within styles as new musicians come along and put their own spin on what is jazz. The ...

The Rippingtons, keyboardist Brian Culbertson and saxophonist Mindi Abair duly revealed the strengths and weaknesses of presenting contemporary instrumental music in concert. On this particular night, ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Musicians don’t really become members of the Rippingtons. It’s more like they serve time there. The institution is still run by its founder and principal ...

Some bands are fortunate enough to survive for a decade with afew chart hits to their credit. Others are able to keep churning out hit after hit for 20 yearsor more, a place that The Rippingtons find ...

Guitarist and bandleader Russ Freeman started the Rippingtons in 1986 as a configuration to allow for lots of smooth and fusion-tinged musical collaborations. Freeman had moved from Nashville, where ...

Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall presents contemporary jazz favorites The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman at Sam's Town Live! on September 24 at 8 p.m. The Rippingtons have been performing for 25 ...

Grammy Award-nominated jazz musicians The Rippingtons will bring their award-winning music to Access Showroom at Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa on Saturday, Feb. 18. Formed in 1986 by the group's only ...