The Rippingtons -][- BUILT TO LAST – [eOne Music, 2012] –

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Composer, eOne Music, Guitarist, Producer, Russ Freeman

The Rippingtons, BUILT TO LAST

The Rippingtons -][- BUILT TO LAST –Mp3– [eOne Music, 2012] –

One of the best-loved and commercially successful jazz groups ever—THE RIPPINGTONS — celebrate their 25th Anniversary with BUILT TO LAST. Its their biggest, most ambitious album ever.

Rippingtons leader Russ Freeman has challenged himself and his band mates to make an imaginative, hook-filled collection, fronted by the new single Cougars and Gigolos. The mix of music is enticing and sure to please fans and newcomers alike, and includes four bonus alternative versions with full orchestra, adding a further, neo-classical dimension to this career landmark.

Critical Acclaim for Bassist & Composer Linda Oh’s Sophomore Album Initial Here

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Bassist, Ben Allison, Bill Frisell, eOne Music, Fabian Almazan, Greenleaf Music, JD Allen, Linda Oh, Rudy Royston

Linda Oh

“Further proof that Esperanza Spalding is not the only female bassist-bandleader worthy of acclaim.”
– LA Times

“On her terrific second album, bassist and composer Linda Oh digs deep within her personal history and surrounds herself with top-flight musicians to bring her ideas to life in full-blown color.”
– eMusic

“Oh’s compositions are affecting with convincing narratives … ”
– Down Beat

“President Theodore Roosevelt’s famous quote, “Walk softly and carry a big stick,” epitomizes Linda Oh, the soft-spoken bassist/composer who draws total respect with her intrepid musicianship.”
– All About Jazz

” … an eclectic blend of music as diverse as the bassist’s background.”
– No Treble