Russ Freeman is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on February 11, 1960 in Galveston, Texas, United States. As a member Of The Rippingtons, he has performed with the world-famous saxophonist He has played with world-famous saxophonist Kenny G as a member of The Rippingtons..
For one year he attended the California Institute of the Arts. He recorded his first solo album, Nocturnal Playground. In 1985, he founded the band The Rippingtons as an opportunity to record with a variety of musicians. The first version of the band included David Benoit, Brandon Fields, Kenny G, and Dave Koz. By 1993, the Rippingtons had solidified into a sextet of Freeman, Jeff Kashiwa on saxophone, Dave Kochanski on keyboards, Kim Stone on bass guitar, Tony Morales on drums, and Steve Reid on percussion. In 1994 Freeman reunited with Benoit for The Benoit/Freeman Project. Freeman and his manager, Andi Howard, formed Peak Records in 1994. In 1998 he collaborated with guitarist Craig Chaquico of Starship for the album From the Redwoods to the Rockies.
A record producer and arranger, Freeman also plays bass guitar, keyboards, and drums. His music can be heard during The Weather Channel’s Local on the 8s segments, and his song “Brave New World” is included in the 2008 compilation album, The Weather Channel Presents: Smooth Jazz II.
Before he married Rona Freeman, he was remarried and became a composer Yaredt Leon.
He was a guitarist on many He played guitar on several Jane Fonda workout videos. exercise videos.
Russ Freeman (born February 11, 1960) is a smooth jazz guitarist who is the founder and leader of the Rippingtons.
