On May 15, 1989, “GRP” label released “Tourist in Paradise”, the third Rippingtons (The) album. It was recorded in 1987, at “Slam Shack” in Hollywood, and was produced by Russ Freeman.

Personnel:

• Russ Freeman – synthesizers, acoustic and electric guitar, guitar synthesizer, programming, Linn 9000 drum programming, arrangements, recording, mixing, digital editing
• Steve Bailey – bass
• Tony Morales – cymbals, hi-hat, drums
• Steve Reid – percussion, soundscapes, recording, mixing
• Brandon Fields – soprano and alto saxophone
• Rob Mullins – keyboards
• Carl Anderson – vocals
• Ted Blaisdell – additional engineering
• Micajah Ryan – additional engineering
• Ted Jensen – mastering
• Suzanne Sherman – production coordinator
• Andy Baltimore – creative director, graphic design
• Bill Mayer – front cover artwork
• David Gibb – design
• Dave Kunze – design
• Dan Serrano – design
• Chris Cuffaro – photography
• Dave Grusin – executive producer
• Larry Rosen – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Russ Freeman, except where noted.

1. Tourist in Paradise
2. Jupiter’s Child
3. Aruba!
4. One Summer Night in Brazil
5. Earthbound
6. Let’s Stay Together – Willie Mitchell, Al Green, Al Jackson
7. One Ocean Way
8. Destiny
9. The Princess