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Easter Island - Russ Freeman :
Featured on Back Trax Edition 406 - May 14th, 2006
 For the past 20 years, Russ Freeman has led The Rippingtons, one of the seminal ensembles on the contemporary scene. However, a year prior to The Ripps' debut, the 25-year-old guitarist and producer had issued Nocturnal Playground. The rest is a matter of record as the success of that release paved the way for subsequent projects under The Rippingtons banner. In any event, we have one of the tracks that helped write the story as from 1986 and Nocturnal Playground we present Russ Freeman and Easter Island ... check the feature.

 CD: Nocturnal Playground (1986)
 Label: Brainchild Records

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Samba Del Luna - Russ Freeman & Craig Chaquico:
Featured on Back Trax Edition 375 - September 11th, 2005
Since launching his career in the mid 80s Russ Freeman has achieved recognition as a top guitarist & producer in the SJ genre. He's enjoyed a string of successes with the Rippingtons, as a solo artist, & with several other projects. Meanwhile, Craig Chaquico initially enjoyed the pop & rock spotlight as a member of Jefferson Starship before switching gears & taking up acoustic guitar. In the early 90s he launched his solo career as he branched into new age & then smooth jazz. In that regard his efforts put him squarely at the forefront of the contemporary movement. In any event, the two connected back in 1998 for their one time collaboration From the Redwoods to the Rockies & a release that proved to be one the finer albums of the year. From that effort we're featuring Samba del Luna. It's a beautifully structured piece ... check feature.

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