What does the cryptic crossword clue "Instrumental players mature about current one (7)" mean?

The definition is "Instrumental players". The wordplay uses charade, container. RIPEN (synonym of "mature") + I (abbreviation of "current") + I (abbreviation of "one") [container: "about"]; definition: "Instrumental players" The answer is RIPIENI.

Instrumental players mature about current one (7)

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