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Topaz

The Rippingtons · 1999

48 min · 10 tracks · jazz

A vibrant blend of smooth jazz textures and melodic improvisation, encapsulating sun-soaked landscapes and serene vistas.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sun-soaked afternoon relaxation
  • melodic improvisation for focus
  • gentle explorations of serene vistas
  • smooth transitions between tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'Topaz' marked the Rippingtons' eighth studio album, showcasing their established sound while maintaining a steady presence in the contemporary jazz scene. This album followed their successful release 'Life in the Tropics' and continued to build on their reputation for lush instrumental compositions and engaging arrangements.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Taos 5:53
  • 2 Summer Lovers 4:41
  • 3 Spirits in the Canyon 5:01
  • 4 Under a Spanish Moon 4:17
  • 5 Temple of the Sun 4:45
  • 6 Stories of the Painted Desert 4:42
  • 7 Snakedance 4:21
  • 8 Led Here by an Eagle 5:20
  • 9 Topaz: Gem of the Setting Sun 4:57
  • 10 Rain 4:58

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