If there's something that I know for sure in music, specially in Smooth Jazz, you can't be a Smooth Jazz Fan without having great appreciation for Russ Freeman and his legendary band, The Rippingtons. I just Love The Rippingtons.
Ashame Shaolin comes from a hood that is closed minded. In Philly People of color make up most of the audience at the free Summer Concerts put on by Peter White, Dave Koz, Al Jarreau and the like.
I have always dug this type of music ever since I was a kid. But nobody got me being that im black and from the hood everybody says " U just wanna be white" but whenever I would turn past the weather channel and hear some soothing music like this I just couldn't turn away.
@Shaolin913 Ha, same here. Expect, I'm from the suburbs. XD But, I'm black though....and I happened upon this type of music by sifting through my dad's music collection...I recommend Paul Hardcastle, though his jazz is more of a *smooth* jazz, if you know what I mean. ~wink~
@Shaolin913 Just read your comment on True Companion by The Rippingtons. - It's ironic that anyone would play the race card when it comes to music. Music is an emotional expression that is above skin color. A guy by the name of Kim Stone played Bass for The Rippingtons, and Spyro Gyra and appears on many other artists musical works. Mr. Stone is black, one heck of a Bassist and has made a pretty good living playing. People are inspired to what inspirits them.
@lakotabob I totally get what U are saying and all, but please understand thats just how it is where Im from and if it aint about FIGHT, SHOOT, KILL, MY RIMS, AND THESE BITCHES WAKA FLOKA they cant relate to it. Now dont get me wrong there are some folks who actually do listen to this kind of music where Im from, it just so happens that are not under the age of 40. Im 26
@Shaolin913 - I completely understand. Everyone has their own interests, and tastes in music. Be nice if everyone could broaden their out-look on music and other things and not be so narrow about one point of view. It started with the Blues, progressed to Jazz, then Jazz Fusion and hence the "sound" you like about The Rippingtons. Jazz & Blues also branched out to Soul and R&B to Rapp & Hip Hop. All branches of the same tree. Think about it. They really have no room to complain. Peace
@Shaolin913 dont listen to them, jazz is where it's at! and, not to sound like a total ignorant jackass, didnt like black ancestry in the US create the first jazz/blues during the 50-60s?
Totally get the waeather channel reference. I used to turn it on just listen, love this stuff.
jkhoyt10 10 hours ago
If there's something that I know for sure in music, specially in Smooth Jazz, you can't be a Smooth Jazz Fan without having great appreciation for Russ Freeman and his legendary band, The Rippingtons. I just Love The Rippingtons.
Judy1177 4 months ago 2
Ashame Shaolin comes from a hood that is closed minded. In Philly People of color make up most of the audience at the free Summer Concerts put on by Peter White, Dave Koz, Al Jarreau and the like.
kevonedmonds 1 year ago
the musis has no colour.
efergarmx 1 year ago
funny how there are many songs from the sahara album..... EXCEPT FOR THE SONG SAHARA!! still i <3 Rippingtons......
darlun0 1 year ago
Oh my goodness! The refinement in the beginning half is unbelievable, and I love how it just bursts with such grandeur in the end!
langlebl 1 year ago
I have always dug this type of music ever since I was a kid. But nobody got me being that im black and from the hood everybody says " U just wanna be white" but whenever I would turn past the weather channel and hear some soothing music like this I just couldn't turn away.
Shaolin913 1 year ago 16
@Shaolin913 Ha, same here. Expect, I'm from the suburbs. XD But, I'm black though....and I happened upon this type of music by sifting through my dad's music collection...I recommend Paul Hardcastle, though his jazz is more of a *smooth* jazz, if you know what I mean. ~wink~
XxxxSunsetxxxX 1 year ago
@Shaolin913 me too dude. and I am asian. meaning that there r no bounderies for music :)
krirks 1 year ago
@Shaolin913 that's where i discovered smooth jazz
miamivicepastels83 1 year ago
@Shaolin913 furthermore, how could they say that when most of the pioneers of early jazz were black....duh. ignorance is so sad
miamivicepastels83 1 year ago
@Shaolin913 black or white the rippingtons are straight..nice music,you may wanna check out fourplay too
TheBeist 1 year ago
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@Shaolin913 black or white the rippingtons are straight..nice music,you may wanna check out fourplay too
TheBeist 1 year ago
@Shaolin913 black or white the rippingtons are straight..nice music,you may wanna check out fourplay too
TheBeist 1 year ago
@Shaolin913 if it wasn't for the weather channel, smooth jazz would've been non-existant to me. I heard this gem in 1995 and 2000.
Localonthe8sHD 1 year ago
@Shaolin913 Just read your comment on True Companion by The Rippingtons. - It's ironic that anyone would play the race card when it comes to music. Music is an emotional expression that is above skin color. A guy by the name of Kim Stone played Bass for The Rippingtons, and Spyro Gyra and appears on many other artists musical works. Mr. Stone is black, one heck of a Bassist and has made a pretty good living playing. People are inspired to what inspirits them.
lakotabob 1 year ago
@lakotabob I totally get what U are saying and all, but please understand thats just how it is where Im from and if it aint about FIGHT, SHOOT, KILL, MY RIMS, AND THESE BITCHES WAKA FLOKA they cant relate to it. Now dont get me wrong there are some folks who actually do listen to this kind of music where Im from, it just so happens that are not under the age of 40. Im 26
Shaolin913 1 year ago
@Shaolin913 - I completely understand. Everyone has their own interests, and tastes in music. Be nice if everyone could broaden their out-look on music and other things and not be so narrow about one point of view. It started with the Blues, progressed to Jazz, then Jazz Fusion and hence the "sound" you like about The Rippingtons. Jazz & Blues also branched out to Soul and R&B to Rapp & Hip Hop. All branches of the same tree. Think about it. They really have no room to complain. Peace
lakotabob 1 year ago
@lakotabob WELL PUT !!!
frododarg 10 months ago
@Shaolin913 dont listen to them, jazz is where it's at! and, not to sound like a total ignorant jackass, didnt like black ancestry in the US create the first jazz/blues during the 50-60s?
mrpotatohead34 11 months ago
@mrpotatohead34 It was a lot farther back (Early 20th centruy, derived from a mix of African and European tradition), But you have the gist.
sickiteo1 2 months ago
@Shaolin913 same here bro and anyone who can say you shouldnt listen to some type of song cuz your black nothing but an idiot
WhatsTheBuzz101 5 months ago
Sounds like one of those Weather Channel "Local on the 8s" songs.
boicsunla05 1 year ago 2
ehy wasnt his on the Benoit and Freeman Project?
smoothrasin 2 years ago
takamine guitar?
efergarmx 2 years ago
This song is Smooth Jazz
wasites 2 years ago 6
@wasites the waaaaaave!~
TheLittlestEmu 1 year ago
Thanks guys. I wish this song was played more often on Smooth Jazz radio across the globe...
ayautscha 2 years ago
I like this song very much..thanks for posting it
jokojackson18 2 years ago
Iloveed!Greathanks and blessed
zdrav4072 2 years ago
every album has that one song that stands out
frododarg 2 years ago 3