Riptide
2026 album
Big Band Jazz Fusion
Available now for pre-order! Comes out on July 17!
Russell Molina announces his debut contemporary big band jazz fusion with Filipino influence. Riptide features 5 original instrumental pieces composed and arranged by Russell Molina. The compositions were completed during Molina’s Master of Arts degree at York University.
Russell Molina – guitar
Gio Delos Santos – piano
Mylz Powell – trumpet
Ethan Saludares-Goodridge – trombone
Eric Parra – alto saxophone
Rob Carruthers – tenor saxophone
Simon Smith-Bellefeuille – baritone saxophone
Michaël Filion – drums
Matt Savard – acoustic and electric bass
All compositions by Russell Molina
Produced by Russell Molina and David Piluso
Engineered by Ian Gomes at Union Sound Company
Guitars engineered by David Piluso
Mixed by David Piluso
Mastered by Noah Mintz at Lacquer Channel Mastering
Artist Name: Russell Molina
Album: Riptide
Album UPC: 823000634743
Genre: Big Band Jazz Fusion
Date: 06/17/2026
Album composed, produced, recorded, and mixed in Toronto, ON Canada.
Track Listing:
01 – Riptide – 05:07
ISRC: ushm82675240
02 – Pulling Away – 03:59
ISRC: ushm82675241
03 – Exodus – 02:48
ISRC: ushm82675242
04 – Blue Sampaguita – 05:47
ISRC: ushm82675243
05 – Cloud Day – 06:03
ISRC: ushm82675244
