Russ Freeman | Nocturnal Playground

Guitarist Russ Freeman originally conceived of the Rippingtons as a changing lineup of strong contemporary jazz musicians. After releasing his debut solo album, Nocturnal Playground, in 1985, Freeman… 
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AllMusic Review by Ron Wynn

Not to be confused with the Russ Freeman who played with Chet Baker and Gerry Mulligan in the '50s. This Russ Freeman works often with The Rippingtons and makes competent fusion and pop-based works like this album. Some nice playing, but the compositions are routine, as is the production.

Russ Freeman
Nocturnal Playground
 1985

Russ Freeman - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, guitar synthesizer, synth bass, various keyboards, drum programming

Brandon Fields - alto saxophone
David Vasquez - rhythm keyboards
Mike Watts - piano on "Amelia"
David Renick - drums, percussion
Steve Reid - percussion and programming

01 Nocturnal Playground - 00:00
02 Polo In The Palisades - 06:39
03 What She Really Wants - 12:08
04 Jamaican Nights - 16:47
05 Easter Island - 22:20
06 Moving Violation - 27:57
07 Amelia - 33:51
08 Paradise Cove - 38:34