"Kilimanjaro is a fantastic cd by The Rippingtons. It was originally produced in 1989. They had good sounds then. This album is a great display of that fact. Every song on here is nice and relaxing, yet it thankfully isn't that 'smooth'. The tracks are very well-played, as well.My 3 favorite songs from this one are tracks 2,3, and 5. Northern Lights is a good song with a nice introduction and constant melody. Dream Of The Sirens is a great song with a smashing guitar solo. It's one of their best off of this album and of their career. Kilimanjaro is another good one with some energizing solos in it, also. The other songs are advantageous, too.Terminizing, this is one of their records that is worth the purchase. It's very soothing, but yet won't make you fall asleep while listening to it. It is quite a treat. Thank you for taking the time and generosity to read my review."
Solid Smooth Jazz
rodboomboom | Dearborn, Michigan United States | 04/30/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is solid evidence of Rippingtons fame. Cuts here are all very enjoyable, but especially do I enjoy "Katrina's Dance" and "Los Cabos."Great listening. Mix of guitar and sax is soothing, not howling as some recordings make them."
Speechless!
Daisy | Lancaster, PA | 03/11/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The greatest album! I have heard it over and over again and I have not yet gotten bored of it. Every song is unique yet they all come together to form one upbeat,jazzy cd. The Ripps are the best jazz group out there! When you hear this cd you'll know why.Go out and get this cd, you won't be able to live without it again!!!"
Amazing
freespace | 01/03/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is one of the few Smooth Jazz albums that I listen to religiously, because it never gets old. Every song on here is gold, each one following up the last perfectly. Oddly enough, the entire reason I ended up finding and buying this album was because I heard some of the music on it being played, in all places, on the Weather Channel during the local weather updates. And now, well, go, get this album, sit back, relax, grab a nice book, and enjoy."
Dream of the Sirens!!!
Mr. Music Critic | Georgia | 01/25/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I tend to like the earlier Rippington's works. This would include Kilimanjaro. This CD features not only leadman Russ Freeman, but Dave Koz, Brandon Fields, and Steve Reid. A lot of fine musicians have played along with Russ and have later gone on to have brilliant solo careers. This set has some smooth jazz and up tempo jazz. Dream Of The Sirens is one of my favorite songs by them ever. Other good tunes are Northern Lights, Backstabbers, and Oceansong. Buy this one if you like good instrumental music!"