[1986] Russ Freeman / “Nocturnal Playground“ [Full Album]

© 1986 Braindchild Records. All music composed by Russ Freeman. Words can’t express how far this album goes back with me, it’s been with me since 1986, which was a great year for progressive jazz – this record paved the way for the Rippingtons later that same year, and set the standard for “smooth“ jazz & fusion music for years to come. I bought this brand new on LP just days after it’s debut. Every track was featured on WQXI/94Q Jazz Flavours back during 1986-1987, my favorites being 1, 2, 4, 5. Russ was close to me in age (25ish) at the time he released this album, and has even contacted me and chatted with me about this LP over the years! Mostly all of the synthesizer leads you hear in this album are recorded with a Roland GR700 Guitar-Synth midi-controller. Definitely must-have for any fans of this musical genre from our favorite “era.“ ...Thanks Russ for all the memories!! 1. Nocturnal Playground 0:00 2. Polo In The Palisades 6:38 3. What She Really Want