The Rippingtons were an American contemporary jazz group known for their blend of smooth jazz, jazz fusion, jazz‑pop, and crossover jazz. Founded in 1985 by guitarist and composer Russ Freeman, the band built a career spanning more than three decades. Throughout the group’s entire history, Freeman remained the only permanent member, while the rest of the lineup evolved through a rotating cast of musicians. Many of the band’s tracks became familiar to U.S. audiences through frequent use in The Weather Channel’s “Local on the 8s” segments. Another signature element of the group was their mascot — a grinning, sunglasses‑wearing jazz cat — which appeared on every album cover and across their official branding.
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