The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman. General Admission Tickets are $25, Reserved Seating $30 and Reserved Table/Front Row Seating $35.(INCLUDES $1.00 RESTORATION FEE). Photos, T-Shirts and CD-signing will be available after the show. Tickets on sale at the Memphis Drum Shop, 878 South Cooper, Amro Music (amromusic.com) on Poplar and the New Daisy (newdaisy.com) or by our new toll free number (866)468-7630.

The Rippingtons are a contemporary or fusion jazz group that are often considered smooth jazz. Formed in 1986 by guitarist and band leader Russ Freeman (not to be confused with the jazz pianist of the same name), their career has spanned two decades. With a revolving door of musicians, Freeman has been the only consistent member.

In the early to mid 90's they were more of a jazz/rock instrumental band, but since 1999 they have developed more into the Smooth Jazz genre. Many of their songs have also been played during The Weather Channel's local on the 8's forecast segments. The band's mascot is a smiling, sunglasses-wearing, jazzy "hep cat" which appears in the artwork of all the band's releases and on their official website.