Podcasts about The Rippingtons

Saxophonist Jeff Kashawa has developed into one of the top smooth jazz performers since his days with The Rippingtons.  Back in 2004, he founded the dynamic band The Sax Pack.  As a solo artist, Jeff recently released his 11th studio album.  In our August of 2024 interview, multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Jeff backstage to talk about his latest, South American influenced, album Luminoso.  He also shared the latest on The Sax Pack, supporting other contemporary jazz musicians and much more!  In our showcase segment, your "Hostess with the Mostest," Lisa Davis, looks back at several highlights from the career of the legendary artist Quincy Jones, who passed on November 3, 2024.  Quincy was tapped for numerous accolades during his lifetime including 28 Grammy awards and 7 Academy award nominations.  This is a show you don't want to miss!

Eric Marienthal is a multi-award Grammy winning saxophonist in the jazz and pop world.  As a solo artist, he's released well over a dozen albums since the 1980's.  In addition, you'll find him on releases by Chick Corea's Elektric Band, Big Phat Band, The Rippingtons, Brian Culbertson and David Benoit, just to name a few.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Eric, playing with the Special EFX All-Stars, and talked backstage about his early years in music, career highlights and his recent work including and album with Randy Brecker titled Double Dealin'.  Always in high demand, Eric has been nominated for Grammy awards ten times throughout his career.  Don't miss Lisa Davis and our fabulous hang with this premier player, right here on the Coool CAT! 

The Rippingtons; Brandon Fields; Carl Anderson – Tourist In Paradise – 5:40 Y.O.P.E. – peer pleasure – 2:57 Roberto Tola; Najee – With You All The Clouds Go Away – 4:03 Miles Davis – Joshua – 6:58 Wayne Shorter – Edge Of The World (End Title) – Live – 6:59 Bob James – Mambalicious – […]

En esta edición de nuestro podcast estrenamos 'Bookdance', nuevo trabajo de Nacho Valenciaga: diez temas de sonido Funk y Dance inspirados por diez conocidas obras literarias. En el repaso a recientes lanzamientos en la música Smooth Jazz reseñamos los álbumes de Christophe Goze, BPM, Myles Sanko, Wolfgang Haffner y Chris Bangs. En el apartado del recuerdo repasamos la discografía en solitario de un músico que fue componente de la banda The Rippingtons: el percusionista Steve Reid.

Estreno en nuestro podcast de 'Once Upon a Time', el nuevo trabajo discográfico de la banda húngara Peet Project. Repasamos recientes lanzamientos de artistas como Herb Alpert, BPM, Myles Sanko, Chris Bangs y The Lao Tizer Band. En el bloque del recuerdo recopilamos algunas de las versiones que ha grabado la banda The Rippingtons a lo largo de su discografía.

    Max Groove is one of the pioneers of the smooth jazz style that has dominated the airways and captivated countless listeners for years. He has twelve internationally released CDs, three in the top twenty Billboard Jazz.  His current release “Night Owl” has his signature urban smooth jazz sound while showcasing his innovative Funky jazz structures.     Over the years, national tour appearances with performers such as Joe Sample & the Crusaders, the Temptations, Four Tops, Peabo Bryson, Count Basie, Chaka Khan, Jeff Lorber, Ronnie Laws, Joan Armatrading, Russ Freeman and the Rippingtons, Marcus Miller, Dave Koz, and many other greats have added to the reputation of “The Groove”. Visit his website to learn more about his radio show. maxgroove.com For booking call 816-506-2524 maxgruve@gmail.com    

Hace 20 años fallecía Mark Ledford. Recordamos la figura de este trompetista y cantante a través de sus colaboraciones junto a Pat Metheny, The Rippingtons, Alex Bugnon, Eliane Elias, Nelson Rangell, Bob Belden, Doc Powell, Special EFX, Najee, Club 1600, Lenny White y Chaka Khan.

El saxofonista y flautista Nelson Rangell es protagonista de esta edición especial. Recopilamos sus colaboraciones junto a grandes del Smooth Jazz: Chuck Loeb, The Rippingtons, Don Grusin, Freddie Fox, Eumir Deodato, Al Turner, Khani Cole, Bob Baldwin, Tom Browne y Patti Austin.

El fabuloso compositor y cantante Brian McKnight es el protagonista de este monográfico. Repasamos sus colaboraciones junto a artistas como Brian Culbertson, Dave Koz, The Rippingtons, Quincy Jones, Dianne Schuur, Sheléa, Earth, Wind & Fire, Vanessa Williams, Art Porter, Take 6, Wayman Tisdale, Norman Brown y el saxofonista Kenny G.

Edición especial en la que reunimos unas cuantas maravillosas canciones de The Isley Brothers y las escuchamos en versiones en clave de Smooth Jazz. En interpretaciones de Fattburger, BWB, Ronnie Laws, The Rippingtons, Bob Baldwin, Kenny Lattimore, Candy Dulfer, Garry Goin, David Garfield, Oleta Adams, Phil Perry, Maysa Leak, Eric Essix y la banda Fourplay.

Estreno de 'Tainted Love', el disco que acaba de publicar el pianista Carlos Camilo, y repaso a otras novedades de la música Smooth Jazz protagonizadas por Slim Gambill, R.L. Walker, Incognito, Max Beasley y U-Nam & California Funk Machine. En el bloque central hacemos un repaso por la discografía en solitario de un músico que fue componente de la banda The Rippingtons: el percusionista Steve Reid.

Edición especial en la que recopilamos música de algunas de las mejores bandas de la historia de la música Smooth Jazz: Mezzoforte, Spyro Gyra, Shakatak, Urban Knights, Metro, The Crusaders, Seawind, Fourplay, Yellowjackets, Fattburger y The Rippingtons.

Estreno de 'Behind the Tea Chronicles', el nuevo disco del genial músico y cantante brasileño Ed Motta. También repasamos álbumes recientemente publicados en el universo Smooth Jazz por artistas como Jamhunters, Incognito, Shakatak, Thom Rotella y Papik & Nicole Magolie. En el bloque del recuerdo recopilamos algunas de las versiones que ha grabado la banda The Rippingtons a lo largo de su discografía.

El guitarrista Russ Freeman, líder y fundador de la banda The Rippingtons, es el protagonista de esta edición especial. Repasamos sus colaboraciones junto a grandes artistas de la música Smooth Jazz como Eric Marienthal, Nelson Rangell, Carl Anderson, Jeff Kashiwa, Alphonse Mouzon, Brandon Fields, Phil Perry, Tim Weisberg, Sam Riney, Doug Cameron, Bob Baldwin y Jason Miles

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! En esta edición especial repasamos algunas de las mejores colaboraciones realizadas por el saxofonista Jeff Kashiwa junto a otros artistas. Así le escuchamos al lado de Chuck Loeb, The Sax Pack, Steve Oliver, David Benoit, Melvin Lee Davis, Scott Wilkie, Craig Chaquico, Scott Allman, Willie Bradley, Alvin Clayton Pope y, por supuesto, la banda The Rippingtons.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Cloud Jazz Smooth Jazz. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/27170

Send us a Text Message.In this episode I catch up with my good friend Billy Heller, a well known and respected keyboard player/writer from Long Island. Billy and I have done many gigs together, and Bill has performed with a great deal of outstanding artists such as The Rippingtons, Smokey Robinson, Sara Bareilles, Take Six and Michael McDonald to name just a few. Great stories from Billy!Support the Show.

In today's episode, Carl talks to David Benoit, who is a pianist, composer, arranger, conductor, educator, and a radio personality with over 40 years of experience. He has collaborated with a ton of artists, even those who are not contemporary jazz artists but great musicians as well, like Patti Austin, the Rippingtons, and Dave Koz, just to name a few. He started out with a piano in Bakersfield and reflected on how music became his sanctuary. He discusses teaching the youth orchestra and the differences between approaching music as a solitary creative pursuit and collectively performing in front of large audiences. During his contemplative dialogue, he notes the creative expertise it takes to juggle those tasks and reveals just how far along his musical journey he has gone. David declares that his only focus lately is the sheer joy of countless creative pursuits. He is delving deeper and further into this part of himself in an attempt to gain gratification and satisfaction. Tune in to find out his secret in making it look so easy despite the countless hours of hard work and devotion.Episode Highlights 06:18 - When I was six years old, a lot of my compositional ideas came up, because I would just try to come up with ideas on the piano much like I do now. 19:23 - It just makes me feel so good that I've touched somebody's life in a good way. Maybe if they're sad, or they cry or they're happy, but that my music has touched someone's life. Let's face it. There's so much negativity 44:51 - I would say follow your passion, work hard, but also be disciplined about it, too. Especially the temptation of getting into jazz, the temptation of doing drugs or alcohol, where it gets you away from the goal that you're seeking. So, just stay away from that, to really follow your dream, but to work hard. The work hard part is important, too. Practicing and really getting your craft as good as you can get it. ContactFresh Coast Jazz FestivalDavid Benoit

Welcome to the magical world of Smooth Jazz! Ed 307 Playlist: Ron Bosse – Bossman Jimmy B – lt`s Personal Gino Rosaria – Take lt Uptown (Ft. Jason Jackson Saxo) Miles Gilderdale – Where l`m Going Wakana – A Sunny Day Rodney Greene – No Stoppin D. Rolak – Old School Groovin`` Steve Raybine – Kiss Me Paolo Rustichelli – Glitter Wade C. Long – Celebrate You (Ft. Hil St. Soul) Rodney E. Foster – Wes`s Strut Vel Lewis & Michael Garvin – Bossaflowz Dan Alan Levin – Over Easy (Ft. Kim Scott) Carver Cebrun – Sweetest Taboo Dan Alan Levin – Over The Moon (Ft. Kim Scott) Javier Pitera – Walking With You Yulia – Two Rivers Rocco Ventrella - Feel Like Makin' Love II Mattia Roos – Feels so Right Joyce Cooling – Chit Chat – Marina`s Dream Lin Rountree – Me for Me (Ft. Lindsey Webster) – Release – The Rippingtons – St. Tropez

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! El compositor y productor Thom Bell ha fallecido a los 79 años de edad. Fue creador de grandes éxitos para artistas como The Delfonics, The Stylistics o The Spinners, además de ser una pieza base en el Sonido Filadelfia. Recordamos algunas de sus grandes canciones en versiones de artistas como The Rippingtons, Peter White, Richard Elliot, Maysa Leak, Larry Carlton, Swing Out Sister, Will Downing, Bob Baldwin, Norman Connors y Michael McDonald & Toni Braxton.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Cloud Jazz Smooth Jazz. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/27170

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Este nuevo monográfico está dedicado al teclista, compositor y productor Gregg Karukas. Aunque es poseedor de una amplia discografía propia, nos centramos en sus apariciones en álbumes de otros artistas. Así le escuchamos junto a The L.A. Chillharmonic, The Rippingtons, Richard Elliot, Pat Kelley, Ron Boustead, Kirk Whalum, Paul Brown, Jessy J, Brian Bromberg, Michael Lington, Phil Sheeran y Gabriela Anders.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Cloud Jazz Smooth Jazz. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/27170

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Edición especial en la que repasamos discos que han cumplido 25 años. Así sonaba el Smooth Jazz de 1997 en los álbumes de Kirk Whalum, Fourplay, The Rippingtons, Nelson Rangell, Boney James, Philippe Saisse, Michael Lington, Bob James, Jonathan Butler, Spyro Gyra, Rick Braun y David Garfield.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Cloud Jazz Smooth Jazz. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/27170

José Luis Cova y Simón Petit present: JazzTaBueno 12/2022 *One Team l* 1. Oli Silk - Easy Does It 2. Norman Brown - Thats the Way Love Goes 3. Brian Tarquin - English Rose 4. Blake Aarón - Groovers and Shakers feat Darren Rahn 5. Lawson Rollins - Free to Fly 6. Chuck Loeb, Carmen Cuesta & Valentino Tavolazzi - The Shadow of your smile 7. The Rippingtons & Russ Freeman – Taos 8. Joe Sample – Spellbound 9. Fourplay - Chant Our Production music is new and innovative in many ways. Is also engaging and inspiring our loyal public radio family with the current explosion of talent and creativity across the spectrum of jazz and related musics.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Segundo especial que dedicamos a la figura del vocalista Phil Perry (el primero lo puedes escuchar en la edición 1363). En esta ocasión hemos recopilado sus colaboraciones junto a Ernie Watts, The Rippingtons, Renée Diggs, Joe McBride, Tom Scott, Maysa Leak, Incognito, Bob Belden, Harvey Mason, Bob Baldwin, Lee Ritneour, Kazu Matsui y David Garfield. Este es un episodio exclusivo para los mecenas de Cloud Jazz. ¡Gracias por vuestro apoyo!!Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Cloud Jazz Smooth Jazz. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/27170

A wide variety of Smooth Jazz, Contemporary, Easy Listening, Fusion, Instrumental and Vocal Jazz from around the world featuring both major and indie label artists. Playing "The Best Smooth Jazz on the Internet"Episode 1 - Smooth Jazz (2022)Session 11.Pieces of a Dream - Ear Candy (4:17)2.Adam Hawley - Gotta Get Up (4:11)3.Heatwave - Always and Forever (6:09)4.Lee Jones feat.David Margam - Sunset Boulevard (3:38)5.Chris Standring - Change The World (3:44)6.Lindsey Webster - I DIDN'T MEAN IT (5:52)7.Eric Burdon & War - Spill the Wine (4:03)8.Cal Harris Jr. - Bridges (radio single) (4:05)9.Norman Brown - Peace of Mind (4:11)10.ILYA SEROV - My Funny Valentine (Radio Edit) (4:28)Session 211.Keith Andrew - Now's the Time (feat. Bob James) (4:20)12.Sergey Chipenko - Kindness (feat. Dave Koz) (4:05)13.Roberto Tola - American Dream (3:22)14.The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman - One Step Closer (4:36)15.Greg Manning - Be Strong (4:34)16.Amandus - Groove Infection (feat. Uli Brodersen) (4:58)17.Bob Gross - Hard Time Waiting (feat. Najee) (4:37)18.Bob James Trio - Feel Like Making (Live) (3:56)19.Hank Bilal - Don't Stop Believin' (feat. Jackiem Joyner) (4:20)20.Fattburger - GrooveY2K (4:48)Session 321.Ohio Players - Heaven Must Be Like This (7:13)22.Ryan La Valette - Let It Flow (4:06)23.Vincent Ingala - Shadow Dancer (4:06)24.Johnny Britt - Is It Cool (feat. Josh Britt) (4:24)25.Paula Atherton - Keep It Comin' (4:06)26.Brian Bromberg - Quarantine Radio Edit (4:06)27.Blair Bryant - Chocolate for Breakfast (4:23)28.The Braxton Brothers - Didn't I Tell Ya (5:07)29.Janice Lacy Project Feat. Eden Perez - Back In The Sun (3:49)30.Julian Vaughn - Amore (3:52)

On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we welcome a three time Grammy-nominated jazz artist who's recorded 40 albums throughout his career, David Benoit. David has enjoyed a solid presence in the jazz scene ever since his debut album on Blue Moon records in 1977. During his career, he's worked with Russ Freeman of the Rippingtons and has also arranged and performed for artists such as Michael Franks, Kenny Loggins, David Pack, Dave Koz, Patti Austin, Brian Bromberg, and David Sanborn among others. Today we'll chat with David about his amazing career, along with his new solo album, A Midnight Rendezvous, that was released on February 18 on Shanachie Records. He's got some great contributors and has even recorded with his new band – The Midnight Rendezvous Big Band. Inside MusiCast welcomes David Benoit.

QuietStorm's** Intimate Nights** ~ a smooth mix of slow & romantic jazz suitable for candlelight dinner or anything you could imagine under the moon & stars. **In this 66th release**, some of the featured artists included here are **Caldwell Plus, Phil Davis, DeBarge, Brian Culbertson, Hiroshima, The Rippingtons, Karyn White, Kacey Musgraves, George Michael, Veronica Swift,** plus many more.

Welcome to another set of QuietStorm's #FlashbackFriday (#FBF) Series - where we turn back the clock & reminisce to my old radio playlists from Oct 2006 to Oct 2007 (RMN DWNX 91.1) and my archived Internet podcasts from Nov 2007 to May 2013. In this **#FBF Mix 208** recorded in** August 19, 2007 (Hour 1)**, here are the tracks: 00:00 QuietStorm-91.1 WNX - Introduction 01:12 Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin - Early A.M. Attitude 06:03 Keiko Matsui - Black Rain (ft. Paul Taylor) 10:26 The Jazzmasters ft. Paul Hardcastle - Dreams 15:14 Down To The Bone - Mystic Samba 21:29 Sergio Mendes - Mas Que Nada (ft. Black Eyed Peas) 25:52 Sitti - Ever Changing Moods 31:30 Michael Whalen - Woodland Lullaby 35:05 Suzanne Ciani - Time Stops 39:39 Corrinne May - Safe In A Crazy World 44:50 Candy Dulfer - Smooth 49:17 Larry Carlton - Fingerprints 54:10 The Rippingtons ft. Russ Freeman - Anything (vocals by: Brian McKnight)

Bill Heller has been the keyboardist for the innovative contemporary jazz group, The Rippingtons, for over two decades.  Also in-demand as a session musician, Bill has many projects under his belt  during his music career.  A talented songwriter and producer, he has released two solo albums including his recent project Passage.  Coool CAT's award-winning program director, Ray White, caught up with Bill before he hit the stage to talk about his new album, his long standing relationship with Russ Freemen and The Rippingtons, and many other happenings in his life.  Your "Hostess with the Mostess," Lisa Davis, features the classic Motown group, The Temptations - who have brand new music out featuring Smokey Robinson, in our showcase segment.  Smoothing your way for 30 awesome minutes, presented by your friends at Classic Artists Today.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Bill Heller, teclista de la banda The Rippingtons, acaba de publicar en solitario 'Passage', uno de los mejores álbumes de música Smooth Jazz en lo que va de 2021. Lo estrenamos y repasamos novedades de Tom Braxton, Ken Navarro, Michael Manson, Rob Mullins y Mark Jaimes. En el bloque del recuerdo recuperamos música del brasileño Junior Mendes y de la vocalista Gillian Margot.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Cloud Jazz Smooth Jazz. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/27170

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Estreno de 'Let the Music Play', el disco de versiones que han grabado, de manera conjunta, la banda italiana Papik junto a la vocalista británica Sarah Jane Morris. Hacemos nuestro habitual repaso a la actualidad de la música Smooth Jazz con álbumes de Lutz Deterra, Tony Saunders, Mark Jaimes, OTOOTO y Lin Rountree. En el apartado del recuerdo repasamos la discografía en solitario de un músico que fue componente de la banda The Rippingtons: el percusionista Steve Reid.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Cloud Jazz Smooth Jazz. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/27170

Welcome to another set of QuietStorm's #FlashbackFriday (#FBF) Series - where we turn back the clock & reminisce to my old radio playlists from Oct 2006 to Oct 2007 (RMN DWNX 91.1) and my archived Internet podcasts from Nov 2007 to May 2013. In this #FBF Mix 202 recorded in July 29, 2007 (Hour 1), here are the tracks: 00:00 QuietStorm-91.1 WNX - Introduction 01:10 Lee Ritenour - Southwest Passage 07:15 The Rippingtons feat. Russ Freeman - Into You 10:55 David Benoit - Moments (ft. Valerie Pinkston) 15:55 Svoy - I Don't Love 19:00 Sarah McLachlan - Dirty Little Secret (Thievery Corporation Mix) 22:51 Briza - Splashdown 29:34 Vangelis - Memories Of Blue 35:00 Loreena McKennitt - Never Ending Road (Amhran Duit) 40:56 Ryan Farish - Rejoice! 47:56 Rick Braun - Kiss Of Life 52:42 Phil Perry - Just To See Her

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Estreno de 'Invisible Reality', el disco que acaba de publicar el teclista y compositor Chris Geith. Repasamos novedades de artistas como Jeff Ryan, Willie Bradley, Nnenna Freelon, Ryan Montaño y U-Nam. En el bloque del recuerdo recopilamos algunas de las versiones que ha grabado la banda The Rippingtons a lo largo de su discografía.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Cloud Jazz Smooth Jazz. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/27170

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John Oates' musical roots draws from his early days growing up in Philadelphia.  He cut his teeth on Soul, R&B, and Blues music.  The guitarist, singer, songwriter and record producer hooked up with Daryl Hall (signing with RCA Records in 1972), to become arguably the most successful duo in Pop/Rock history.  John didn't record his first solo album until 2002.  Releasing nine to date, these albums feature songs that shows his passion for Americana, Roots, Soul, R&B and Blues music.  In this February of 2010 interview with award-winning program director Ray White, John touches on his solo material, influence of soul and R&B music on his career and a wonderful compilation from Hall and Oates.  John's latest solo album, with his band, is Live From Nashville.  Your hostess Lisa Davis, features a member of The Sax Pack, Jeff Kashiwa, who has released 10 solo albums throughout his career - in our showcase segment.  You'll also find Jeff's great sax work on 7 albums as a member of The Rippingtons.  His latest solo release is Sunrise.  Soul...R&B...Blues...Contemporary Jazz, we cover it all on this edition from the Coool CAT!   

Dave Koz – Surrender – 4:42 Gato Barbieri – Straight Into The Sunrise – 5:36 Richard Elliot – Chill Factor – 4:58 Jeff Kashiwa – Hyde Park (The ‘Ah, Oooh’ Song) – 4:21 Ronny Jordan – Tinseltown – 4:24 The Rippingtons – She Likes To Watch – 5:34 Chris Botti – Ever Since We Met […]

Howard Hewett Jr. (born October 1, 1955) is a Grammy Award-winning American singer–songwriter. Hewett rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the Grammy-winning R&B/soul vocal group Shalamar. Raised in Akron, Ohio, Hewett moved to Los Angeles in 1976, where he met John and Alonzo Daniels, owners of a historic club in the LA Crenshaw district, called Maverick's Flat. It was at Maverick's that Hewett first met Jeffrey Daniel and Jody Watley (eventually Shalamar). Hewett and the Daniels brothers formed a show group called "Beverly Hills" and through Daniels bookings toured throughout Europe, the UK, Scandinavia and Asia for all of 1977 till the middle of 1978. After returning from overseas, Hewett started recording for Jeffrey Bowen, a Motown producer (The Temptations, Commodores, Bonnie Pointer) who was working on a solo project on guitarist Eddie Hazel (Parliament-Funkadelic). Hewett never completed the project because towards the end of 1978, he got a call from Jeffrey Daniel, who was on the road with Shalamar in the middle of a promotional tour. They had suddenly found themselves in need of a lead singer and Daniel made Hewett an offer that he accepted. Within three days Hewett flew to New Jersey, where he met up with Watley and Daniel, rehearsed the lip synch and choreography to the current Shalamar single "Take That to the Bank", and found himself in front of a TV camera on a local dance show in Paterson, New Jersey. They completed the promotional tour and returned to Los Angeles and immediately started recording the Big Fun LP with their producer, Leon Sylvers. The trio went on to record songs such as "Second Time Around", "Make That Move", "A Night to Remember", "Dancing in the Sheets" and the ballad "This Is for the Lover in You". Hewett was the group's lead singer from 1979 until 1985.When Shalamar broke up in the mid-1980s, Hewett went on to a successful solo career. However, in 1985 before signing his solo deal with Elektra Records, he was arrested and indicted in Miami with his fiancée Mori Molina for possession with an intent to distribute cocaine.[1] Molina, who was indicted in Tampa as well as Miami, was convicted and served prison time; but after a four-day trial, in which Molina testified that Hewett had nothing to do with the crime, Hewett was acquitted of all charges.[2] In spite of his legal battles, Hewett signed his solo deal with Elektra Records and in 1986, before the Miami trial, released his first solo album, I Commit to Love (R&B number 12), a solid urban album that yielded two top 10 R&B hits, "I'm for Real" (R&B number 2) and "Stay" (R&B number 8). The album went Platinum and also included "Say Amen", a gospel tune that became a surprise hit on the Gospel as well as Urban charts and is one of Hewett's many signature songs.In 1988, he released his second album Forever and Ever, which featured the hits "Strange Relationship" (R&B number 9, and "Once, Twice, Three Times" (R&B number 15). Forever and Ever was certified Gold. In 1990, Hewett released his Platinum self-titled album, which included the hit "Show Me" (R&B number 2), and "If I Could Only Have That Day Back" (R&B number 14), 1992 saw the release of his 4th album, the LP Allegiance, which was not received as well as his previous albums. He contributed to the second season theme song of Hangin' With Mr. Cooper, which was a remake of Sam & Dave's R&B Top 10 hit "Soul Man". This recording was produced by singer Steve Tyrell. After 1995's It's Time (released by Caliber Records in the US and Expansion Records in the UK), Hewett spent much of his time providing guest vocals on albums by jazz artists such as Joe Sample, Brian Culbertson, and George Duke, among others. In 2000, The Rippingtons featured Hewett on "I Found Heaven" on their Life in the Tropics album. In 2001, Hewett recorded his first full gospel album, The Journey, followed a year later by The Journey Live: From the Heart.In October 2006, Hewett released a new single, "Enough" (with jazz legend George Duke), which received substantial play on urban contemporary and R&B radio stations. Hewett is signed to The Groove Records, an independent label based in Los Angeles.[3] In October 2008, Hewett released his long-awaited Christmas CD, Howard Hewett Christmas, which combines his soulful R&B voice with classic Christmas songs. Working with music greats Earth, Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, and new vocal sensation Jasselle, who provides a Latin flair, Hewett proves that his music style remains classic, offering a message that reignites the spirit of Christmas. In 2009 he recorded a duet with soul singer Teena Marie, "Lover's Lane", on her album Congo Square. Hewett now enjoys recording at his leisure, touring the US and overseas,[4] and spending time with his four children and two grandchildren. Howard Hewett was married to his first ex-wife Rainey Riley-Cunningham. Hewett had two daughters, LaKiva and Rainey. Hewett married Mari Molina in 1986 but later divorced. He married actress/singer Nia Peeples and had a son, Christopher (born 1989). Peeples appeared in the music video for his song "Show Me." After their divorce, Hewett married Angela and had one daughter, Anissa. He and Angela divorced in 2012, and he currently lives in Los Angeles, California. According to a DNA analysis, he is descended, mainly, from people of Guinea Bissau and of the Limba of Sierra Leone https://www.instagram.com/howard_hewett/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNs60wj47Us See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! 'Sunrise' es el disco que acaba de publicar Jeff Kashiwa, el que fuera saxofonista de la banda The Rippingtons. Lo estrenamos y repasamos otras novedades de T-Square, Marion Meadows, Hannah Baiardi, Ben Tankard y Moon. En el bloque del recuerdo escuchamos música del baterista Al Foster (componente durante trece años de la banda de Miles Davis) y de la vocalista Dee Dee Davis.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Cloud Jazz Smooth Jazz. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/27170

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! El saxofonista Eric Marienthal es protagonista de esta edición especial. Repasamos algunas de sus colaboraciones junto a grandes artistas como Keiko Matsui, Anita Baker, David Benoit, Dreaming in Colour, David Pack, The Rippingtons, Russ Freeman, Brian Bromberg, David Lanz, Lee Ritenour, David Garfield y Michael Franks.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Cloud Jazz Smooth Jazz. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/27170

Raised in Akron, Ohio, Hewett moved to Los Angeles in 1976, where he met John and Alonzo Daniels, owners of a historical club in the LA Crenshaw district, called Maverick's Flat. It was at Maverick's that Hewett first met Jeffrey Daniel and Jody Watley (eventually Shalamar). Hewett and the Daniels brothers formed a show group called "Beverly Hills" and through Daniels bookings toured throughout Europe, the UK, Scandinavia and Asia for all of 1977 till the middle of 1978. After returning from overseas, Hewett started recording for Jeffrey Bowen, a Motown producer (The Temptations, Commodores, Bonnie Pointer) who was working on a solo project on guitarist Eddie Hazel (Parliament-Funkadelic). Hewett never completed the project because towards the end of 1978, he got a call from Jeffrey Daniel, who was on the road with Shalamar in the middle of a promotional tour. They had suddenly found themselves in need of a lead singer and Daniel made Hewett an offer that he accepted. Within three days Hewett flew to New Jersey, where he met up with Watley and Daniel, rehearsed the lip synch and choreography to the current Shalamar single "Take That to the Bank", and found himself in front of a TV camera on a local dance show in Paterson, New Jersey. They completed the promotional tour and returned to Los Angeles and immediately started recording the Big Fun LP with their producer, Leon Sylvers. The trio went on to record songs such as "Second Time Around", "Make That Move", "A Night to Remember", "Dancing in the Sheets" and the ballad "This Is for the Lover in You". Hewett was the group's lead singer from 1979 until 1985. When Shalamar broke up in the mid-1980s, Hewett went on to a successful solo career. However, in 1985 before signing his solo deal with Elektra Records, he was arrested and indicted in Miami with his fiancée Mori Molina for possession with an intent to distribute cocaine.[1] Molina, who was indicted in Tampa as well as Miami, was convicted and served prison time; but after a four-day trial, in which Molina testified that Hewett had nothing to do with the crime, Hewett was acquitted of all charges.[2] In spite of his legal battles, Hewett signed his solo deal with Elektra Records and in 1986, before the Miami trial, released his first solo album, I Commit to Love (R&B number 12), a solid urban album that yielded two top 10 R&B hits, "I’m for Real" (R&B number 2) and "Stay" (R&B number 8). The album went Platinum and also included "Say Amen", a gospel tune that became a surprise hit on the Gospel as well as Urban charts and is one of Hewett's many signature songs. In 1988, he released his second album Forever and Ever, which featured the hits "Strange Relationship" (R&B number 9, and "Once, Twice, Three Times" (R&B number 15). Forever and Ever was certified Gold. In 1990, Hewett released his Platinum self-titled album, which included the hit "Show Me" (R&B number 2), and "If I Could Only Have That Day Back" (R&B number 14), 1992 saw the release of his 4th album, the LP Allegiance, which was not received as well as his previous albums. He contributed to the second season theme song of Hangin' With Mr. Cooper, which was a remake of Sam & Dave's R&B Top 10 hit "Soul Man". This recording was produced by singer Steve Tyrell. After 1995's It's Time (released by Caliber Records in the US and Expansion Records in the UK), Hewett spent much of his time providing guest vocals on albums by jazz artists such as Joe Sample, Brian Culbertson, and George Duke, among others. In 2000, The Rippingtons featured Hewett on "I Found Heaven" on their Life in the Tropics album. In 2001, Hewett recorded his first full gospel album, The Journey, followed a year later by The Journey Live: From the Heart. In October 2006, Hewett released a new single, "Enough" (with jazz legend George Duke), which received substantial play on urban contemporary and R&B radio stations. Hewett is signed to The Groove Records, an independent label based in Los Angeles.[3] In October 2008, Hewett released his long-awaited Christmas CD, Howard Hewett Christmas, which combines his soulful R&B voice with classic Christmas songs. Working with music greats Earth, Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, and new vocal sensation Jasselle, who provides a Latin flair, Hewett proves that his music style remains classic, offering a message that reignites the spirit of Christmas. In 2009 he recorded a duet with soul singer Teena Marie, "Lover's Lane", on her album Congo Square. Hewett now enjoys recording at his leisure, touring the US and overseas,[4] and spending time with his four children and two grandchildren.

Raised in Akron, Ohio, Hewett moved to Los Angeles in 1976, where he met John and Alonzo Daniels, owners of a historical club in the LA Crenshaw district, called Maverick's Flat. It was at Maverick's that Hewett first met Jeffrey Daniel and Jody Watley (eventually Shalamar). Hewett and the Daniels brothers formed a show group called "Beverly Hills" and through Daniels bookings toured throughout Europe, the UK, Scandinavia and Asia for all of 1977 till the middle of 1978. After returning from overseas, Hewett started recording for Jeffrey Bowen, a Motown producer (The Temptations, Commodores, Bonnie Pointer) who was working on a solo project on guitarist Eddie Hazel (Parliament-Funkadelic). Hewett never completed the project because towards the end of 1978, he got a call from Jeffrey Daniel, who was on the road with Shalamar in the middle of a promotional tour. They had suddenly found themselves in need of a lead singer and Daniel made Hewett an offer that he accepted. Within three days Hewett flew to New Jersey, where he met up with Watley and Daniel, rehearsed the lip synch and choreography to the current Shalamar single "Take That to the Bank", and found himself in front of a TV camera on a local dance show in Paterson, New Jersey. They completed the promotional tour and returned to Los Angeles and immediately started recording the Big Fun LP with their producer, Leon Sylvers. The trio went on to record songs such as "Second Time Around", "Make That Move", "A Night to Remember", "Dancing in the Sheets" and the ballad "This Is for the Lover in You". Hewett was the group's lead singer from 1979 until 1985. When Shalamar broke up in the mid-1980s, Hewett went on to a successful solo career. However, in 1985 before signing his solo deal with Elektra Records, he was arrested and indicted in Miami with his fiancée Mori Molina for possession with an intent to distribute cocaine.[1] Molina, who was indicted in Tampa as well as Miami, was convicted and served prison time; but after a four-day trial, in which Molina testified that Hewett had nothing to do with the crime, Hewett was acquitted of all charges.[2] In spite of his legal battles, Hewett signed his solo deal with Elektra Records and in 1986, before the Miami trial, released his first solo album, I Commit to Love (R&B number 12), a solid urban album that yielded two top 10 R&B hits, "I’m for Real" (R&B number 2) and "Stay" (R&B number 8). The album went Platinum and also included "Say Amen", a gospel tune that became a surprise hit on the Gospel as well as Urban charts and is one of Hewett's many signature songs. In 1988, he released his second album Forever and Ever, which featured the hits "Strange Relationship" (R&B number 9, and "Once, Twice, Three Times" (R&B number 15). Forever and Ever was certified Gold. In 1990, Hewett released his Platinum self-titled album, which included the hit "Show Me" (R&B number 2), and "If I Could Only Have That Day Back" (R&B number 14), 1992 saw the release of his 4th album, the LP Allegiance, which was not received as well as his previous albums. He contributed to the second season theme song of Hangin' With Mr. Cooper, which was a remake of Sam & Dave's R&B Top 10 hit "Soul Man". This recording was produced by singer Steve Tyrell. After 1995's It's Time (released by Caliber Records in the US and Expansion Records in the UK), Hewett spent much of his time providing guest vocals on albums by jazz artists such as Joe Sample, Brian Culbertson, and George Duke, among others. In 2000, The Rippingtons featured Hewett on "I Found Heaven" on their Life in the Tropics album. In 2001, Hewett recorded his first full gospel album, The Journey, followed a year later by The Journey Live: From the Heart. In October 2006, Hewett released a new single, "Enough" (with jazz legend George Duke), which received substantial play on urban contemporary and R&B radio stations. Hewett is signed to The Groove Records, an independent label based in Los Angeles.[3] In October 2008, Hewett released his long-awaited Christmas CD, Howard Hewett Christmas, which combines his soulful R&B voice with classic Christmas songs. Working with music greats Earth, Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, and new vocal sensation Jasselle, who provides a Latin flair, Hewett proves that his music style remains classic, offering a message that reignites the spirit of Christmas. In 2009 he recorded a duet with soul singer Teena Marie, "Lover's Lane", on her album Congo Square. Hewett now enjoys recording at his leisure, touring the US and overseas,[4] and spending time with his four children and two grandchildren.

Welcome to another set of QuietStorm's #FlashbackFriday (#FBF) Series - where we turn back the clock & reminisce to my old radio playlists from Oct 2006 to Oct 2007 (RMN DWNX 91.1) and my archived Internet podcasts from Nov 2007 to May 2013. In this #FBF Mix 188 recorded in July 01, 2007 (Hour 2), here are the tracks: 00:00 QuietStorm-91.1 WNX - Introduction 01:11 David Benoit - Snow Dancing 05:05 ClubLife - Viva Cubana (Beach House Mix) 10:38 Andrea Corr - Shame On You 14:55 Lionel Richie - Outta My Head 18:23 The Rippingtons ft. Russ Freeman - Angela (from "Moonlighting," 1986) 23:04 The Rippingtons ft. Russ Freeman - Untitled (from "20th Anniversary Collection," 2006) 27:54 Andrea Reichhardt - Affair Of The Heart 32:09 Patrick O'Hearn - Acadia 37:21 Curtis MacDonald - Ocean Avenue 41:55 Chris Botti - Back Into My Heart 45:53 Phil Perry - All This Love 50:55 Janice - One Day

Welcome to another set of QuietStorm's #FlashbackFriday (#FBF) Series - where we turn back the clock & reminisce to my old radio playlists from Oct 2006 to Oct 2007 (RMN DWNX 91.1) and my archived Internet podcasts from Nov 2007 to May 2013. In this #FBF Mix 188 recorded in July 01, 2007 (Hour 2), here are the tracks: 00:00 QuietStorm-91.1 WNX - Introduction 01:11 David Benoit - Snow Dancing 05:05 ClubLife - Viva Cubana (Beach House Mix) 10:38 Andrea Corr - Shame On You 14:55 Lionel Richie - Outta My Head 18:23 The Rippingtons ft. Russ Freeman - Angela (from "Moonlighting," 1986) 23:04 The Rippingtons ft. Russ Freeman - Untitled (from "20th Anniversary Collection," 2006) 27:54 Andrea Reichhardt - Affair Of The Heart 32:09 Patrick O'Hearn - Acadia 37:21 Curtis MacDonald - Ocean Avenue 41:55 Chris Botti - Back Into My Heart 45:53 Phil Perry - All This Love 50:55 Janice - One Day

Welcome to another set of QuietStorm's #FlashbackFriday (#FBF) Series - where we turn back the clock & reminisce to my old radio playlists from Oct 2006 to Oct 2007 (RMN DWNX 91.1) and my archived Internet podcasts from Nov 2007 to May 2013. In this #FBF Mix 188 recorded in July 01, 2007 (Hour 2), here are the tracks: 00:00 QuietStorm-91.1 WNX - Introduction 01:11 David Benoit - Snow Dancing 05:05 ClubLife - Viva Cubana (Beach House Mix) 10:38 Andrea Corr - Shame On You 14:55 Lionel Richie - Outta My Head 18:23 The Rippingtons ft. Russ Freeman - Angela (from "Moonlighting," 1986) 23:04 The Rippingtons ft. Russ Freeman - Untitled (from "20th Anniversary Collection," 2006) 27:54 Andrea Reichhardt - Affair Of The Heart 32:09 Patrick O'Hearn - Acadia 37:21 Curtis MacDonald - Ocean Avenue 41:55 Chris Botti - Back Into My Heart 45:53 Phil Perry - All This Love 50:55 Janice - One Day

En este monográfico recopilamos algunos de los temas vocales que forman parte de la discografía de la banda The Rippingtons. Junto a ellos voces como las de Carl Anderson, Phil Perry, Jeffrey Osborne, Patti Austin, Brian McKnight, Howard Hewett, Chanté Moore y The Whispers.

Many jazz followers are familiar with the work of saxman Jeff Kashiwa as a member of The Rippingtons, throughout the 1990's.  Since 1995 , Jeff has produced 9 solo albums with a new release expected very soon.  You'll also find Jeff in the sax-loaded band - The Sax Pack.  Jeff's latest solo project is titled Fly Away.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Jeff in the lobby of his hotel - right before his show, to talk about his latest effort, new projects and much more.  In our showcase segment, Lisa Davis brings you the latest from Soul/R&B superstar Brian McKnight.  His recent effort is Exodus.  Two is better than one, so we'll also shine the spotlight on 4-time Grammy winner India.Arie whose current project is Worthy.  Contemporary Jazz, Soul and R&B at it's best...on the Coool CAT!

Its that time of year, the suns out and music is in the air. There is nothing like listening to your favorite artist live. Except listening to your favorite artist live outside! Join us on a musical journey to the KEWL Music Festival. Bring your favorite foods and libations, spread your blanket on the grass and enjoy Sade, Spyro Gyra, Incognito, Jean-Luc Ponty, Hugh Masekela, Yellowjackets & Guest, The Rippingtons, L. J. Reynolds, Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, and Earth, Wind and Fire all on the same stage. This is definitely one for your backyard, front yard, balcony and patio. Grab your Bluetooth speaker and crank it up as we . . .Chill on the grass with Dr. KEWL:Day 1:Sade: Soldier of Love (Live 2011)Sade: Cherish the Day (Live 2011)Spyro Gyra: Shaker Song (Live)Incognito: Still A Friend Of Mine (Live In London: The 30th Anniversary Concert)Jean-Luc Ponty: Infinite Pursuit (Live at Chene Park)Hugh Masekela: Don't Go Lose It Baby ( Live at the BBC)Yellowjackets: The Dream (Live 1991 The Roxy) (feat. Steve Croes, Paulinho Da Costa, Marilyn Scott, Brenda Russell & Michael Franks)The Rippingtons: Curves Ahead (feat. Russ Freeman) ( Live In L.A.)The Rippingtons: Tourist In Paradise (feat. Carl Anderson & David Benoit)( Live In L.A.)L. J. Reynolds: Key To The WorldMaze Featuring Frankie Beverly: Joy And Pain (Live) (feat. Frankie Beverly) ( Live In New Orleans)Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly: Happy Feelin's (Live) (feat. Frankie Beverly)( Live In New Orleans)Earth, Wind and Fire: Reasons (Live at Velfarre)**************************************************************************************************Thanks for listening and be sure to share the music with your friends. Download a copy and share with like minded people. Android Nation! Get the KEWL Lounge app in your Google Play store, Free! From the comfort of your smart phone, tablet, & computer quick access to all things KEWL in the KEWL Lounge. Websites, music, podcast, store, Facebook, Twitter, and contact info all in one app.Listen to the KEWL Lounge 24/7 KEWL Music 4 KEWL Peoplehttp://www.kewllounge.netClick on, Tune in & B KEWL!!!

Paul Taylor has been a groundbreaking force among sax elite in the smooth jazz genre since his first album in 1995.  Paul's had albums and singles hit the top of the Billboard charts on numerous occasions.  Another highlight of his musical career was spending time playing with The Rippingtons.  Award-winning program director Ray White sits down with Paul, in November of 2017, to discuss his latest album Countdown and talk about his music.  In our spotlight segment, Lisa Davis highlights the latest from Latin flavored, jazz-pop crossover artist Basia, and her new release Butterflies.  Lisa also features the sassy saxophonist Paula Atherton, whose latest album is titled Shake It, which has been climbing the charts.  For more information on our show, visit http://www.cooolcat.com 

The Rippingtons were formed in 1985 by the phenomenal guitarist Russ Freeman.  Throughout the years, the band has included a "who's-who" roster from the contemporary jazz genre including Kenny G, Kirk Whalum, David Benoit and Omar Hakim.  In this episode, award-winning program director Ray White talks with Russ about the bands' latest release - True Stories, reuniting with saxman Brandon Fields and the bands' dedicated fans.  Our "Hostess with the Mostest," Lisa Davis features former lead singer for the Gap Band, Charlie Wilson, in our spotlight segment.  His latest album is titled - In It To Win It.  For more information about our show visit http://www.cooolcat.com 

The “Secret” is out! 2013 Grammy winner Gregg Karukas is back with a new collection featuring his signature piano touch, pristine production, and melodies that are both soulful and sophisticated. Organic, funky, and melodic is how the original Rippingtons keyboardist describes his latest, long awaited 12th solo project, "Soul Secrets". Gregg's elegant grand piano melodies and infectious grooves are everywhere; this time around he digs into his roots, featuring the classic Fender Rhodes, Wurlie, Minimoog and B3 keyboards quite a bit. At a generous and expansive 14 tracks and no covers, "Soul Secrets" reveals Karukas as an artist who has refined his sound to be instantly recognizable while constantly exploring a wide range of styles and grooves – from old school soul-jazz, with hints of gospel, R&B and funk to the world/samba grooves he immersed himself in while touring with Brazilian legends Sergio Mendes and Dori Caymmi. The album's debut single, “Elegant Nights” is classic Karukas; it was the #1 Most Added Track in its first week on radio. The live interplay sizzles as Gregg surrounds himself with an all-star guest list that includes his friends Rick Braun, Euge Groove, guitarists Ricardo Silveira, Michael O'Neill, Adam Hawley and James Harrah; violinist Charlie Bisharat, Luis Conte, Eric Valentine, Nate Phillips; vocalists Shelby Flint and Ron Boustead and 21 year old rising sax star and occasional touring partner Vincent Ingala.   

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). Guitartist Russ Freeman talks to the Jazz Queen about the bands new cd, Built To Last.