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Tourist in Paradise is the third album by the American Jazz group The Rippingtons, released in 1989 for the GRP label. The album is primarily the work of Russ Freeman, who acted as producer, arranger, and composer.
Tourist in Paradise reached #4 on Billboard’s Jazz chart.

Track listing:
All tracks composed by Russ Freeman except where noted

“Tourist in Paradise” – 5:39
“Jupiter’s Child” – 5:17
“Aruba!” – 4:15
“One Summer Night in Brazil” – 6:28
“Earthbound” – 4:37
“Let’s Stay Together” (Willie Mitchell, Al Green, Al Jackson) – 4:47
“One Ocean Way” – 4:19
“Destiny” – 5:40
“The Princess” – 3:08

Personnel:
The Rippingtons

Russ Freeman – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, guitar synthesizer, synthesizers, programming, Linn 9000 drum programming, arrangements
Steve Bailey – bass
Tony Morales – cymbal & hi-hat (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8), drums (4, 7, 9)
Steve Reid – percussion, soundscapes
Brandon Fields – alto saxophone (1, 2, 5-9), soprano saxophone (4)

Additional musicians

Rob Mullins – keyboards (3)
Carl Anderson – vocals (1, 2, 3)

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Released May 15, 1989
Recorded 1987 at Slam Shack (North Hollywood, California).
Genre Smooth jazz, jazz fusion
Length 44:10
Label GRP
Producer Russ Freeman