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Product Reviews:
Tourist in Paradise |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: My initiation to real jazz
Comments: I have never been fond of jazz music outside of a few artists such as Chick Corea, Chuck Mangione and Weather Report. None seemed to break out of that old jazz mold cast years and years ago except for a few groups/artists as I mentioned until I listened to a late night jazz station here in Sacramento, California. I heard Tourist in Paradise by the Rippingtons and was so blown away I had to leave immediately to the record store to purchase it. It was the best investment I have ever made and I could not believe how Earth Shattering this whole cd was for me. I became a huge fan and purchased almost all of the Rippingtons cds although none really ever came close to this effort. Back then the keyboards were revolutionary and striking and the rhythms were outstanding. This cd got your attention on almost all tracks and the rest were great pauses to catch one's breath. I continue to purchase their music however I hold little hope I will recapture what moved me in "Tourist in Paradise". As great as Russ Freeman is on guitar it cannot carry the power of his synths and I see they are being put on the back burner while sax and horns take the forefront along with more guitar and frankly, I am not so moved as before. Bring back those great keyboard hooks and I will take flight through their inspiration. |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: Consistent Ripps
Comments: Tracks 2, 5, and 8 are outstanding!! worth the price of a CD alone. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Big Rip Fan
Comments: I purchased this album on cassette tape back in 1989 and wore the thing out!! Now I am getting it on CD - finally!! The Rippingtons got me hooked on the smooth jazz sound back then and I still listen to their same tunes over and over. My husband and I even had their music played at our wedding reception. If you want something to relax to without falling asleep, the Rips are for you!! They are the best, and this is1of their finest albums!! |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Definitely a must have
Comments: From "Tourist in Paradise" to "The Princess", this cd is an awesome stress reliever. It got me through MANY commutes on the DC beltway!! |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: My 1st Rippingtons
Comments: This cd was my introduction to the Rippingtons back in '89 (fresh out of high school---into college)...I then started to collect some of their other works. Without a doubt, from their classy Jazz Cat (retro beatnik?) mascot artwork to the actual musical material,as a whole, this cd is brilliant !! The vitality and the energy (even the subtle warmth and beauty of the slower tracks like1Night In Brazil) from this project renders each composition to be special with absolutely no fillers. Styles range from contemporary smooth cool jazz, light pop rock (Earthbound) to a highly danceable salsa track (Aruba!!) steeped in it's rich Latin ambience and rhythms really makes this an awesome and complete cd !! Tourist in Paradise is polished to perfection.
I happen to own both the cd version and the vinyl/record version (remember those?). The vinyl pressing is a trip to listen to and makes the music really come alive---now I know why jazz enthusiasts prefer the sound of vinyl over cd sometimes !! there is no elevator muzak here guys. The Rippingtons know how to really surprise and catch your attention by also creating beautiful Latin-jazz infused rhythms and tracks throughout some of their catalog releases; They do it with such genuine command and natural ease !!
Out of the entire Rippingtons catalog I endorse these 4 titles: 1. Tourist In Paradise, 2. Moonlighting, 3.Life In The Tropics, 4. Wild Card.
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