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The Rippingtons are a Contemporary jazz 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 career has spanned 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 Blue, smiling, sunglasses-wearing, jazz cat which appears in the artwork of all the band's releases and on their official website.

Russ Freeman — guitar, keyboards and programming
 Dave Karasony — drums
 Bill Heller — piano
 Rico Belled — Bass
 Jeff Kashiwa, Paul Taylor, or Eric Marienthal — saxophone
 Percussion is not used on the current tour, the band is a five-piece ensemble.
 
Past members have included bassist Kim Stone, 1990–2008, and Steve Bailey, sax players Brandon Fields, Dave Koz, Kenny G, Kirk Whalum and Nelson Rangell, pianists/keyboard players Dave Kochanski, David Benoit, Gregg Karukas, Tom McMorran and Mark Portmann, drummers Tony Morales, David Anderson, Omar Hakim, and Dave Hooper, and percussionists Scott Breadman, Ray Yslas and Steve Reid (not to be confused with the legendary Jazz Drummer and Percussionist of the same name, Steve Reid) to name a few.

Ingepakt zijn 22 albums (inclusief 2 solo albums van Russ Freeman)