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The Best of The Rippingtons

The Rippingtons · 1997

60 min · 12 tracks · jazz

A vibrant fusion of smooth jazz and world music, showcasing melodic sophistication and intricate instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant melodies for daytime relaxation
  • backdrop for social gatherings
  • smooth transitions between tracks
  • inviting soundscapes for exploration
  • easy listening during travel

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy intensity
  • prefer standalone, punchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1997, The Rippingtons had established themselves as a key player in the contemporary jazz scene, following their 1995 album 'Life in the Tropics.' This compilation not only highlights their previous successes but also showcases their evolution as artists, reflecting a blend of influences that solidified their sound during the late 1990s.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Garden of Babylon 5:40
  • 2 Tourist in Paradise 5:41
  • 3 Affair in San Miguel 5:08
  • 4 Snowbound 4:53
  • 5 Aruba! 4:17
  • 6 Sapphire Island 4:48
  • 7 Principles of Desire 4:42
  • 8 Vienna 4:51
  • 9 Kenya 5:22
  • 10 She Likes to Watch 5:31
  • 11 Urban Wanderer 4:43
  • 12 Kilimanjaro 4:48

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