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Black Diamond

The Rippingtons · 1997

52 min · 11 tracks · jazz

A vibrant fusion of contemporary jazz and smooth melodies that captures the essence of the late '90s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant melodies for relaxation
  • late-night ambiance with friends
  • soulful reflections during solitude
  • engaging instrumental explorations
  • dynamic pacing with smooth transitions

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer vocal-driven tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1997, The Rippingtons were solidifying their reputation in the smooth jazz genre with 'Black Diamond', their sixth studio album. This release followed their successful project 'Life in the Tropics', further establishing their signature sound characterized by intricate arrangements and polished production.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Black Diamond 4:46
  • 2 Deep Powder 6:16
  • 3 Seven Nights in Rome 5:05
  • 4 Soul Seeker 4:40
  • 5 In Another Life 5:41
  • 6 Big Sky 4:23
  • 7 If I Owned the World 3:39
  • 8 North Peak 4:12
  • 9 Angelfire 4:13
  • 10 Jewel Thieves 5:05
  • 11 Black Diamond (acoustic version) 4:09

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