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The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman
Phone (330) 376-7171
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Categories Music Jazz

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The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman

Sunday, Sep 30, 2012 8:00p
The Tangier Akron, OH

Fans that have followed Russ Freeman and The Rippingtons for any stretch of time over the past quarter century know the versatile award winning and Grammy nominated guitarist/composer, and producer has long had a penchant for naming songs and albums after exotic places (Aruba, Kenya, Morocco, Weekend in Monaco, Sahara, etc). In recent years, Freeman has noticed that The Rippingtons' fan base has increased exponentially, as the group's longtime admirers transfer their passion for the music to their… Show more

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The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman

The Tangier has been providing the Akron community with food & entertainment for 3 generations. Whether you're looking to host an event, see a concert in the World Famous Cabaret, or have dinner in our Bistro 532, the Tangier is your perfect destination!

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Russ Freeman
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Guitarist Russ Freeman originally conceived of the Rippingtons as a changing lineup of strong contemporary jazz musicians. After releasing his debut solo album, Nocturnal Playground, in 1985, Freeman assembled the first version of the band, which featured David Benoit on piano and Brandon Fields, Dave Koz, and Kenny G on saxophones, for the appropriately titled Moonlighting (1986)....
The Rippingtons
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One of the most popular groups in what is loosely termed "contemporary jazz," the Rippingtons were formed (and have been led ever since) by guitarist/keyboardist Russ Freeman (no relation to the veteran West Coast bop pianist of the same name)....
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The Tangier
532 W. Market St.
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 376-7171
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