Lee Ritenour

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Ritenour was born January 11, 1952 in Los Angeles, California. He played his first session when he was 16 with the Mamas and the Papas. Nicknamed “Captain Fingers”, he (along with Larry Carlton) was a sought-after session guitarist by the mid-1970s. He is noted for playing his red Gibson ES-335 and his Gibson L5 guitars. One of his most notable influences is the pioneering jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. In 1976, he released his first solo album, First Course. This was followed up by his fusion work Captain Fingers in 1976. Since First Course he has released over 30 albums — the 30th being Rit’s House in 2002. One of his most notable works is his pop album (featuring vocalist Eric Tagg) 1981 Rit, which contained chart hits “Is It You,” and “Mr. Briefcase.” In the 90s, he was one of the founding members of smooth jazz group Fourplay.

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Maladyjazz wrote:
August 2009

I am listening to 4 on 6. Oh my God!! This is a hot song. I don't know who is playing the organ, but they're amazing. You did it again Lee. Thank you for more great music. Now I have to go out and buy this CD. GOD BLESS YOU.

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Maladyjazz wrote:
August 2009

Abundant blessings and favor to you Lee wherever you are at this very moment. I love your music, including what you did with Fourplay. I was listening to Earth Run and watching the video too. Both are great! With love and respect always, Love, Monique

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ramiroreguerin wrote:
July 2009

para los que están empezando a gustar del jazz ... ideal ... como transformación a algo más fuerte ... "is it you" great ...

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gfee wrote:
June 2009

Not only a skilled guitarist, but also a great composer.... soft atmospheres with jazz melodies, and a strong funky rithmic section.... what i always have been looking for.....

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katakomba555 wrote:
May 2009

www.jackyjazz.blogspot.com JAZZ RAR FREE...

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jarobe4 wrote:
April 2009

Muy buen guitarrista

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doutorinhadalex wrote:
March 2009

...êxtase !

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gabo_222 wrote:
March 2009

Gran guitarrista!

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Supreme1Ent wrote:
March 2009

A long standing Artist in the music industry, just proves the greatness in the music.

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gele23 wrote:
February 2009

Fly By Night is great

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riawidiati wrote:
December 2008

is it you.. love it !

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davann1 wrote:
November 2008

A cool dude!

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lucasirianni wrote:
November 2008

Greatings from London...

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john_holton wrote:
October 2008

A great guitar player who has run the gamut from rock to Latin to smooth to straight-ahead jazz. Lee Ritenour is one of the great ones.

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blueberryhill16 wrote:
September 2008

He definitely has a soothing effect to his music!!!

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r3n4n_tricolor wrote:
June 2008

is it you & mr. briefcase ownz!

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blues89dia wrote:
April 2008

es musico de jazz y esas son palabras mayores,trasmite encanto y alegria.El jazz es maravilloso y escucharlo de Lee es un placer.

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pawul wrote:
September 2007

If you're in deep trouble or a lot of stress, try to listen one of his songs. I guarantee you'll be release from that stress and get relax. One of curement i have.

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mmikk wrote:
September 2007

Oh man, great music. I had only Alive in L.A. for long time, but i knew I love him. And now, trying to listen to jazz, I started to love almost everything from him. Maybe sometimes too much pop...

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ricare wrote:
August 2007

Exellent jazz guitarist, tremendous skill

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