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4.5
Great CD! Probably the best live performance I've heard from the Rippingtons. I've seen their live shows probably a dozen times or more but this CD really shows their depth. Road Warriors is the entry track and really gets things going. This is the only time this track appears. We haven't found it on any other Rippingtons CD. There are a few live tracks they selected from the Black Diamond CD which was a surprise. They have a fantastic live version of "Welcome to the St James Club". Absolutely the best version of this song I have heard yet. I am a huge fan of the early Rippingtons material such as Tourist in Paradise, Welcome to the St James Club and Curves Ahead. These works anchored The Rippingtons and solidified them as Contemporary Jazz Artists. This live performance gets back to the roots of the Ripps.If you are a Rippingtons fan or even if you are just looking for something different in the Contemporary or Fusion Jazz arena, this CD is a good one to have in your collection!Enjoy!
