[1986] Russ Freeman / "Nocturnal Playground" [Full Album]
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- © 1986 Braindchild Records. All music composed by Russ Freeman. Words can’t express how far this album goes back with me, it’s been with me since 1986, which was a great year for progressive jazz - this record paved the way for the Rippingtons later that same year, and set the standard for "smooth" jazz & fusion music for years to come. I bought this brand new on LP just days after it’s debut. Every track was featured on WQXI/94Q Jazz Flavours back during 1986-1987, my favorites being 1, 2, 4, 5. Russ was close to me in age (25ish) at the time he released this album, and has even contacted me and chatted with me about this LP over the years! Mostly all of the synthesizer leads you hear in this album are recorded with a Roland GR700 Guitar-Synth midi-controller. Definitely must-have for any fans of this musical genre from our favorite "era." ...Thanks Russ for all the memories!!
1. Nocturnal Playground 0:00
2. Polo In The Palisades 6:38
3. What She Really Wants 12:08
4. Jamaican Nights 16:46
5. Easter Island 22:20
6. Moving Violation 27:56
7. Amelia 33:50
8. Paradise Cove 38:32
Electric Guitars, Acoustic/Classical Guitar, Roland GR700 Guitar Synth, E-MU Emulator ll, Yamaha DX7, Linn 9000 Drum Machine, Bass - Russ Freeman
Percussion, E-MU Emulator Il - Steve Reid
Electronic Drums, Percussion - David Renick
Saxophone - Brandon Fields
Piano - Mike Watts
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Why go on vacation when you can just listen to anything associated with Russ Freeman?
you can do both, and it's even better!
I come back here everyday 🤣I have been so much happier since discovering Russ Freeman 3 years ago on this channel! 😍
I just can't believe it's been 38 years since I put my first CD of their music in an Onkyo system with Bose speakers to hear this. It just seems like yesterday. Where did the time go???? I'm now 60 and still listening to this gorgeous music. It never gets old!
I'm 60 as well, right there with you my man...
This is one of the best smooth jazz albums of all time. Imo
This is the essence of The Rippingtons…👍🏻
This is the peak of weather channel jazz, this and the Rippingtons next album Moonlighting
Huge fan of Russ and the Rippingtons!
Bought this on vinyl when it first came out in '86.
Excelente musica 👌 beautiful
THIS ALBUM...!!!
One of my first introductions to my beloved genre hybrid of smooth jazz. Russ and the Gang solidified '86 on being the year that changed Jazz forever with the inclusion of Kenny Gs Duotones premiering the same time. From owning my first mp3 device to my first smartphone, Russ and The Rippingtons (1986-1994 era) just flushed ALL anxiety off my back during my early 20s in the 2000s.
Funny enough, this album help me discovered Earl Klugh, John Klemmer, Yellowjackets, and Pat Metheny Group from the other hardhitters like Weather Group and Chick Corea. KJCMuzique...the one and only sharing this gem to remind us the smoother days of our lives!!! Once you start the Russ Freeman train, you know The Rippingtons is gonna roll on through! 🎷🎷🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈🐈
Well said, The Void! Great analysis. Blessings to you.
I discovered Russ and the Rippingtons this year. I’m 25 and sad I’ve missed out for so “many” years😂
This first track is PERFECT for that unpretentious night drive in the city with all the windows and the sunroof wide opened...
You called it right there! 😎
Now we're talkin just in time for 🍽️🍽️🍽️🥃🥃🥃🧆🧆🧆
This is the Rippingtons sound, before it was declared the Rippingtons, classic, through and through...
This channel is just a PURE GOLD!!!
Definitely a " must have" in any jazz/fusion collection.
memorable album, but it's time to weekend in Monaco.
Brilliant album of all time
I don't think a lot of people are giving the weather channel it's props for introducing people to smooth jazz, contemporary and or fusion art forms of jazz, they really need to be recognized for that....
one of my all time favs
Oh yeah, thats the good stuff.
This album is one of the absolute tops in the contemporary jazz genre.
P.S. you need to correct the start time for Amelia, it's really 33:51
Great album! I’ve taken many long walks with this one!
The channel who takes you back to the 80s without any time machine IS BACK!!
Great Great album!!!!!!
A proud possession of mine
Polo In The Palisades 6:38, Amelia 33:50 and Paradise Cove 38:32 are among my all-time favorite smooth jazz tunes.
Definitely one of the best of all time!
Brilliant also unique Full Album of 1986 written by Russ Freeman.
What she really wants is one of my all time favorite songs. This album is on my got to have in my music library
Russ Freeman’s nocturnal playground album, imo, is definitely his best work! Jamaican Nights is such a vibe! Thanks for posting the whole album Kyle! I absolutely love your channel so much! ❤
One of my favs for sure. I have listened it many times. I have always felt a lot of shudders listening this exceptional set of tracks. Mr. Jameson, you are one of the greatest exponent of nostalgic music which I adore. Thank you so much and don't stop your activity which is amazing and supportive for me and others.
Hi Kyle.😊 Thank you for sharing another brilliant album. This one has a special place in my heart. It truly set the stage for the Rippingtons 💎 gem "Moonlighting." "Nocturnal Playground" flows so seamlessly. Every track is special. There really was nothing like it at the time (particular favorites are "What She Really Wants;" "Amelia;" and the breezy, feel-good title track). Kudos to Russ Freeman and to you, Kyle. Blessings to you and all. Thank you for bringing this out of the vaults.
Thank you very much Liz for your comment ! 🌹🌹🌹
@Omnia Vanitas Thank you very much for your kind comment as well, Omnia Vanitas. Blessings to you.😇
My favorite songs are: Northern lights, Amelia, Angela and paradise...etc.
This album is amazing!
Hi Kyle, I woke up this morning and saw this gem of a post. You made my day. Thank you for all you do...
Legendary album. Russ's synthwork is incredible, but his percussion doesn't get mentioned enough -- especially those toms!
Great album!
One of the best for sure, pretty much THE album that comes to mind for me when I think of the phrase "Weather Channel".
Russ Freeman is a legend. One of my top albums of all time. Thank you for sharing Kyle
jamaican nights is such a classic
oh this one is a feast for the ears. heard it first on vinyl back in 2012. Russ’s love for synthezisers is so well heard here. ✨🌹
Um álbum repleto de camadas muito agradáveis de se ouvir. Adoro as nuances desse canal excepcional. Forte abraço do poeta e radialista Sávio Santana diretamente do Brasil!
BRASIL!
my all time favorite album
Funny I have 2 of the songs on my Spotify playlist. Hahaha 😂
This dude is legendary ❤
Thank you very much!
A Russ Freeman album without a stylized 90’s cat man on it somewhere?
My whole life has been a lie.
This was the birth of the jazzcat 😎
I love russ Freeman!!!
A favorite! Thank you, Kyle ~~~~~❤
Althought its available on line this one is really special
Gran artista, gran músico. Patrimonio cultural
Thanks Kyle, I've been looking for this album for a while, my friend you rock and roll!
Thanks for uploading this
Love from SoCal
I thought this would have been one of your earlier uploads, But why the long wait for this piticular album. This happens to be my absolute favorite album. It has helped me get thru sad times as well as happy. A true masterpiece from Mr Freeman.
I uploaded most of this album years ago as single tracks
Now i know where persona got their vibes from (#4)
"Moving Violation" sounds like the gameplay of Pinball Space Cadet from Windows XP