The Rippingtons Albums Ranked -

This section comprises the workhorses of the catalog. These albums are strong, containing moments of brilliance, but they are occasionally weighed down by inconsistent tracklists or experimental detours that don't quite land.

A transitional album—less Latin, more urban R&B. Steve Reid’s percussion still sparkles, but the synths lean toward late-’90s smooth jazz radio. “Deep Powder” is a gem, and “True Companion” (with vocalist Patti Austin) works better than most of their vocal experiments. the rippingtons albums ranked

: While technically a retrospective with new tracks, the re-recordings featuring alumni like Dave Koz and Kirk Whalum are spectacular. This section comprises the workhorses of the catalog