{"product_id":"russ-freeman-the-rippingtons-sahara-club-sonopress-bmg","title":"Russ Freeman \u0026 The Rippingtons: Sahara Club Sonopress BMG","description":"Russ Freeman \u0026amp; The Rippingtons: Sahara Club Sonopress BMG MUSIC AUDIO CD 1994 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e GRP Records \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1994 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eRUSS FREEMAN \u0026amp; THE RIPPINGTONS: SAHARA CLUB SONOPRESS BMG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eRuss Freeman \u0026amp; The Rippingtons: Sahara\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eGRP Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1994\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eGRD-9781\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eJazz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eSmooth Jazz \/ Contemporary Jazz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRuss Freeman \u0026amp; The Rippingtons are a contemporary instrumental jazz ensemble led by guitarist and composer Russ Freeman. The group blends smooth jazz melodies with world music and fusion influences, often featuring lush arrangements and atmospheric production. This release continues their accessible, melodic approach with tight compositions and polished studio production. Sahara showcases the band's signature mix of melodic guitar, keyboard textures, and inviting, radio-friendly jazz arrangements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll songs written and arranged by Russ Freeman except I'll Be Around, written by Thomas Bell \u0026amp; Phil Murrt. Produced by Russ Freeman for Russ Freeman Productions. Recorded March-May 1994. Executive Producers: Dave Grusin \u0026amp; Larry Rosen. Featuring: Bridgette Bryant; Lynne Fiddmont; James Gilstrap; Jeff Kashiwa; Tony Morales; Steve Reid; Kim Stone; Tom McMorran; Jeffrey Osborne; Phil Perry; Kirk Whalum; Art Wood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eNative Sons of a Distant Land – 4:47\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eTrue Companion – 4:26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eI'll Be Around – 4:04\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003ePrinciples of Desire – 4:41\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eSahara – 5:01\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003e'Til We're Together Again – 5:17\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eThe Best is Yet to Come – 4:59\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eJourney's End – 3:13\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eGirl with the Indigo Eyes – 4:49\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003ePorscha – 4:49\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"GRP Records","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51323186741526,"sku":"131989","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202656204030835scan.jpg?v=1779106553","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/russ-freeman-the-rippingtons-sahara-club-sonopress-bmg","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}