Life in the Tropics


Life in the Tropics is the 11th album by the American Jazz group The Rippingtons. It was released in 2000, and was the group's first release for Peak label. The album reached No. 3 on Billboard's contemporary jazz chart.

Track listing

All tracks written by Russ Freeman except as noted.
  1. "Club Paradiso" – 4:23
  2. "Caribbean Breeze" – 4:23
  3. "Cruisin' Down Ocean Drive" – 4:38
  4. "Be Cool" – 4:25
  5. "Rhythm of Your Life" – 4:00
  6. "Love Child" – 4:20
  7. "Avenida del Mar" – 5:17
  8. "I Found Heaven" – 4:24
  9. "South Beach Mambo" – 4:47
  10. "Life in the Tropics" – 4:56
  11. "Island Aphrodisiac" – 4:41

Personnel

The Rippingtons
Guest Musicians
Guest Vocalists
  • Daisy Villa – lead vocals, backing vocals, vocals
  • Michael Angelo – backing vocals
  • Andi Howard – backing vocals
  • Howard Hewett – lead vocals
  • Laurie Hooper – vocals

Production