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In French, the name Côte D'Azur refers to what is called the French Riviera in English -- and according to Rippingtons leader Russ Freeman, the material on this early-2011 release was inspired by his many visits to the South of France. Côte D'Azur may not be especially French-sounding to American Francophiles who equate France with chanson and French pop, but it's important to remember that France, like the United States and Great Britain, is quite multicultural. France, for example, has many people of Arabic descent; so it makes perfect sense for "Passage to Marseilles" to have a strong Middle Eastern/North African energy. France has its share of Caribbean immigrants as well, and the Caribbean flavor on "Le Calypso" is equally appropriate. Thankfully, Freeman allows a certain amount of edginess to assert itself on this 40-minute CD; those who associate the Rippingtons with mind-numbing elevator music will be pleasantly surprised by how much edgier they sound.
Condition: Brand New Factory Sealed
TRACK LISTING
1 Côte D'azur / Russ Freeman 4:24
2 Le Calypso / Russ Freeman 3:32
3 Bandol / Russ Freeman 3:53
4 Sainte Maxime / Russ Freeman 4:18
5 Postcard From Cannes / Russ Freeman 4:25
6 Passage To Marseilles / Russ Freeman 3:43
7 Provence / Russ Freeman 4:28
8 Riviera Jam / Russ Freeman 3:28
9 Rue Paradis / Russ Freeman 4:36
10 Mesmerized / Russ Freeman 3:24
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