This presentation of Lee Ritenour is one of the best I´ve ever seen. Excellent. And his musicians. Patrice Rushen on keyboards is real good. She´s got the rythm. She´s number 1. well everybody there. !
Love the tone he is getting out of that Gibson hollow body. Lee seems to smoothly transition from an old school James Brown funk single coil type tone, right into a delta blues vibe with the slide, to a smooth jazz Wes Montgomery like lead tone on a dime. It’s incredible the versatility he gets out of that Gibson hollow body. First time I ever listened to Lee and already I can tell I’m going to become a lifelong fan.
I keep coming back to this one: Ritenour as always by the best. The lady who, in an incredible way, wraps herself in the keys with her amazing performance, lifts it all into an interaction of absolute best class.
HI Lee, Thank you so much for the show at "Blue Note! New York, year 198?" We are still expecting you to visit Iceland. We met you at Blue Note NY. Me Bryndis and my mother Gerdur from ICELAND. We Love your music, you have to come and visit and find out how dangerous country we are living. You will get to know a little bit of it, though you won´t be here and have a concert at "HARPA" our Orchestra Hall !!!
WOW..Lee and Patrice...and the whole crew....smokin' this favorite track of mine loved Wes..saw him at The Lighthouse in Hermosa in '67...Redefined guitar grooves for me..Thanks for posting!
Mick Kollins You saw Wes - that’s something. There will never be another with his spirit, tone, style - and worldwide impact. He changed jazz guitar and by extension pop and rock.
In the 80s, I used to get backstage passes included from the ticket scalper I bought good seats from. Had the balls to knock on the door, pre-concert in Houston, they let me in when I flashed the pass(!), no one but the band in the dressing room, I dropped the quick usual "big fan" stuff, and handed Lee who graciously signed a CD back liner, asking me where I got the sheet, and when I told him I dis-assembled the case to take it out, he remarked how clever that was and that no one had ever done that! Great days, reading the liner notes to learn all the new musicians to check out since they played on each others albums.
Jazz is pure and this why I'm here. Pure music is very hard to play especially for guitarist. You don't see a jazz guitarist yelling around he is a guitar hero. They just put their head down, play and humble.
veeery good ,the best smouth jazz that i listen in may life ! i´m from Brasil, samba country, but i love jazz!! congratulations my friend Massimo Zarro!!!
I keep coming back to listen to this and it just gets better. I think Lee is very much underrated and Patrice is astonishing. Great rhythm section also. Wonderful performance by all players.
Cooool! Grooving, swinging, funky at the same time. The opening has shades of "Superstition", eh? Sets the RIGHT mood from the go. And the keyboard player is a treat, too! Thanx a lot for sharing!
@BLOGAN BURGESS I usually dont mix in others private life but as fan of Lee's music I dreaded Norwegian wikipedia and been surprised that following text is not included in English version " Ritenour is engaged to Japanese singer and songwriter Anri. His music is inspired by Wes Montgomery. Not only has he paid tribute to his hero in several contexts; he has also named his son (born 1993) Wesley."
Very gifted musicians.....Lee comes out of a rock genre world....but can easily break into jazz, pop, quasi-funk, but a guitar guy who excels at his interpretation, incredible finger dexterity or command, and a master of tone and using instruments to expand and enrich his sound range and challenge the listener.
My Man...Lee Ritenour...one of my mentors, although I've never met him...he epitomizes contemporary jazz artistry...love him...a brilliant mentor and Artist...on that slide too...💜 #MikeJohnsonJazz
Ugh, he wasn't doing a cover of a W-Mont recording now, was he? Lee was channeling Montgomery's style/tone....playing octave chords/harmonics and sans pick in the realm of Wes. Not sure you know who Wes Montgomery was....he didn't play or sound like Jimi, guy. Lee plays in a smooth jazz genre....a niche where the artists try to bring jazz down to a more accessible level for us neophytes. I'd troll elsewhere...
I first heard him in the late 70's subsequently bought the Captain Fingers Album as a guitarist of 55 years plus I'm going to take up knitting, brilliant Mr Ritenour.
@ Wow, that must have been a thrill meeting him. I'm most familiar with his work with Zappa and Jean-Luc-Ponty but I'll check out his other stuff for sure. I'm a fusion freak if that's still what it's called but George had a sound all his own. Besides that he was an ultra cool cat who surely is missed but his music lives on. Cheers, Tgod....
I did hear Lee Ritenour at the Direct-Disk LP recording from Sheffield Lab for the firt time with Dave Grusin's ''Discovered Again'' from 76. Then I did buy all his LP recordings from Captains Journey etc. He also was with some JVC Direct to Disk recordings like ''Ritenour Friendship'' 78 and ''Gentle Toughts'' 77. Has both these ''rare'' and maybe hard to find recorings right now. With people like Dave Grusin, Patrice Rushen, Anthony Jackson, Harvey Mason, Ernie Watts, Steve Forman, Don Grusin, Abraham Laboriel and Steve Gadd.
It’s intentional. They want to keep the lettering as it always was - and keep the focus on the sounds rather than a cute logo with a talking turtle or something.
Wow Patrice Rushen almost forget how good she is id i remember her and Lee on Alponsos Johnson s solo album s inspirational great to hear again its still great
Lee doesn't exclusively play without a pick.....depends on the genre of music he is performing....when on a Gibson Les Paul and burning his scales-based solos, I assure you the man is using a pick. Patrice Rushen is so good on keys and vocals....hmm....she could probably play the synth with a pick and make it sound groovy. Man, that woman, has got some kind of knack for knowing what her guitar man will like, doesn't she? I think it fair to say that to mimic Wes Montgomery, guitar players can play the harmonic or octave chords easier without the interference of the plastic. But, many of the Wes tribute songs delve into other musical styles, like here, where Ritenour winds up with the prosthesis and digs into slide guitar. It's crazy and eclectic and not at all easy to label or categorize as one coherent musical style.
Lee has been an inspiration in my guitar playing for the last 50 years and keeps and inspiring me today. Thank you Lee!
The album Wes Bound exemplifies the greatness of two of the greatest guitarists: Lee and Wes . Outstanding!
This presentation of Lee Ritenour is one of the best I´ve ever seen. Excellent. And his musicians. Patrice Rushen on keyboards is real good. She´s got the rythm. She´s number 1. well everybody there. !
Patrice, I will forget you not! Lee Rit and crew as stellar as ever.
Love the tone he is getting out of that Gibson hollow body. Lee seems to smoothly transition from an old school James Brown funk single coil type tone, right into a delta blues vibe with the slide, to a smooth jazz Wes Montgomery like lead tone on a dime. It’s incredible the versatility he gets out of that Gibson hollow body. First time I ever listened to Lee and already I can tell I’m going to become a lifelong fan.
Her solo is really out of this world! I love it!
I keep coming back to this one: Ritenour as always by the best. The lady who, in an incredible way, wraps herself in the keys with her amazing performance, lifts it all into an interaction of absolute best class.
What a great tribute to the unique style that Montgomery was, and the lady keyboardist is groovy baby... great band Lee!!!
quelle ambiance ! merciiiiiiiiiiii
The combination of Lee Ritnour & Patrice Rushen it's smoky, either studio or live performance want you get is your money's worth. Fantastic show.
Patrice! I LOVE YOU GIRL !!! One of my all-time favorite keys players. I'll listen to anyone who shows up on a Jean-Luc Ponte record.
HI Lee, Thank you so much for the show at "Blue Note! New York, year 198?" We are still expecting you to visit Iceland. We met you at Blue Note NY. Me Bryndis and my mother Gerdur from ICELAND. We Love your music, you have to come and visit and find out how dangerous country we are living. You will get to know a little bit of it, though you won´t be here and have a concert at "HARPA" our Orchestra Hall !!!
WOW..Lee and Patrice...and the whole crew....smokin' this favorite track of mine loved Wes..saw him at The Lighthouse in Hermosa in '67...Redefined guitar grooves for me..Thanks for posting!
Mick Kollins You saw Wes - that’s something. There will never be another with his spirit, tone, style - and worldwide impact. He changed jazz guitar and by extension pop and rock.
you saw and heard Wes playin in "67..that
's great ... thx for makin me a jealous guy!!
That was the coolest rendition I ever herd ! HUGE talented People.
In the 80s, I used to get backstage passes included from the ticket scalper I bought good seats from. Had the balls to knock on the door, pre-concert in Houston, they let me in when I flashed the pass(!), no one but the band in the dressing room, I dropped the quick usual "big fan" stuff, and handed Lee who graciously signed a CD back liner, asking me where I got the sheet, and when I told him I dis-assembled the case to take it out, he remarked how clever that was and that no one had ever done that!
Great days, reading the liner notes to learn all the new musicians to check out since they played on each others albums.
Jazz is pure and this why I'm here. Pure music is very hard to play especially for guitarist. You don't see a jazz guitarist yelling around he is a guitar hero. They just put their head down, play and humble.
what an unreal keyboard player and crazy sounds,, wow,,,,,,,where do these people come from ,, another world..
patrice rushen super girl on keys
I could listen to this all day!
Getting funky and then the slide on an L-5? Geeez, Lee... thanks for the love
Awesome video Lee is one of the greatest guitarist of our time ♥️ 🎸
veeery good ,the best smouth jazz that i listen in may life ! i´m from Brasil, samba country, but i love jazz!! congratulations my friend Massimo Zarro!!!
I keep coming back to listen to this and it just gets better. I think Lee is very much underrated and Patrice is astonishing. Great rhythm section also. Wonderful performance by all players.
hello from Hollywood Joe
Muy bien, esta es la música que siempre quería escuchar. desde Perú Arequipa.
Cette musique est ravissante. Bravo au magnifique Lee Ritenour et à son groupe !!
U B bad 2 the bone! I have listened to this (yes, own the CD) prob 100+X! SICK how cool you are, and of course the late great Wes!
Love this track! One of my favorites by him!!
Cooool! Grooving, swinging, funky at the same time. The opening has shades of "Superstition", eh? Sets the RIGHT mood from the go. And the keyboard player is a treat, too! Thanx a lot for sharing!
I`m not sure she(key player) is his wife?
@BLOGAN BURGESS I usually dont mix in others private life but as fan of Lee's music I dreaded Norwegian wikipedia and been surprised that following text is not included in English version " Ritenour is engaged to Japanese singer and songwriter Anri. His music is inspired by Wes Montgomery. Not only has he paid tribute to his hero in several contexts; he has also named his son (born 1993) Wesley."
Very gifted musicians.....Lee comes out of a rock genre world....but can easily break into jazz, pop, quasi-funk, but a guitar guy who excels at his interpretation, incredible finger dexterity or command, and a master of tone and using instruments to expand and enrich his sound range and challenge the listener.
Love that beat, funky guitar LEE! P Rushen - "Forget Me Nots", Keyboard Goddess
Lee R and Patrice....it doesn’t get any better than this!
This is Lee Ritenour at his best. The whole band, Patrice Rushen included, is simply outstanding. Thanks a lot for loading.
Looking forward tom seeing Ritenour in Gloucester next month. A treat for my ears.
Magnifique 👍 et vraiment heureux de revoir Patrice Rushen et ses Chorus ♥️
patrice played on Jean-Luc Ponty's Aurora album.
total awesomeness!
This has to be one of the coolest things I ever heard.
Big Ron
This guy is friggin' great. He's been around for quite awhile and he can work that guitar very well.
My Man...Lee Ritenour...one of my mentors, although I've never met him...he epitomizes contemporary jazz artistry...love him...a brilliant mentor and Artist...on that slide too...💜 #MikeJohnsonJazz
Devo ammettere che l'avevo sottovalutato (nella mia ignoranza) e invece l'ho riscoperto da qualche tempo e lo stimo sempre di più. Grazie
The sound is so good - fresher than lime juice
Fusion: The only style where you can play a "Machine Gun"-esque riff followed by a distorted slide solo and call it a tribute to Wes Montgomery.
Ugh, he wasn't doing a cover of a W-Mont recording now, was he? Lee was channeling Montgomery's style/tone....playing octave chords/harmonics and sans pick in the realm of Wes. Not sure you know who Wes Montgomery was....he didn't play or sound like Jimi, guy. Lee plays in a smooth jazz genre....a niche where the artists try to bring jazz down to a more accessible level for us neophytes. I'd troll elsewhere...
Can you do better ?
I never knew music like this before so amazing in it's beautiful sounds 😊❤
What treat to see Miss Rushen with Mr. Ritenour. Love her playing 🤙🏼🤩❤️
That was so darn good 👍. I noticed the late Wes Montgomery flavor influenced.
I first heard him in the late 70's subsequently bought the Captain Fingers Album as a guitarist of 55 years plus I'm going to take up knitting, brilliant Mr Ritenour.
Lee's guitar , Lovely sound and clear sound , good ！
Patrice Rushen is Aweeeeeeeeeeeeesooooooooooome!!!!
totally!
Nobody does funk like Patrice except maybe the late great George Duke....
@ Wow, that must have been a thrill meeting him. I'm most familiar with his work with Zappa and Jean-Luc-Ponty but I'll check out his other stuff for sure. I'm a fusion freak if that's still what it's called but George had a sound all his own. Besides that he was an ultra cool cat who surely is missed but his music lives on. Cheers, Tgod....
I wasn't sure who that was on keys, but I won't forget anymore!
@@Thundergod- .Hah! You took the words right outta my mouth! Lol What Thundergod129-7307
said :-)
I did hear Lee Ritenour at the Direct-Disk LP recording from Sheffield Lab for the firt time with Dave Grusin's ''Discovered Again'' from 76. Then I did buy all his LP recordings from Captains Journey etc. He also was with some JVC Direct to Disk recordings like ''Ritenour Friendship'' 78 and ''Gentle Toughts'' 77. Has both these ''rare'' and maybe hard to find recorings right now. With people like Dave Grusin, Patrice Rushen, Anthony Jackson, Harvey Mason, Ernie Watts, Steve Forman, Don Grusin, Abraham Laboriel and Steve Gadd.
Thats amazingly good !!
very nice Music; bravo Lee Ritenour!
Always nice to hear Lee! Regards from Jakarta, jazz city
Lee on slide - what a surprise to me! Delicate sound!
Maravilhoso improviso da pianista Patrice Rushen! Bom Demais!
Patrice!!! My baby since the ‘80s
Amazing !
Will Kennedy on drums! Perfect!
Awesome, Patrice Rushen is killing it. She's awesome
I am a fan of your music Thank you
The VERY BEST in jazz/funk!!!
Wow all that talent on that stage it gives me chills..
One of my favorite albums!
great music!
Wow..effortless!
Bloody amazing.
Beautiful hand positioning, knows rules of 7 and 12, keys and cords solidly. His education is showing and he's Just Excellent!
fantastic patrice rushen
Everything seems to work, one would believe they might almost be able to walk on water as well. What a performance!
Lee ritenour, uno de los mejores músicos de jazz, amo su música, melodiosa.
Todo show desse nobre guitarrista é fantásticos juntos então com esses músicos que são fantásticos melhor ainda saúde a todos
Smooth!!!!Nothing like great music.
Man, I love Patrice Rushen's playing!
Pure awsomness!
Love the groove!!!
I'm came back for the smile at 7:53?.. Thanks Lee you put a smile on my face.
M u s i c i a n S !!! Great performance....
Beautiful !
A lot of thanks
and 3 Mesa Road King half stacks! Heavy firepower for a Jazzer!
Thanks all of you
One of my favorite songs by Lee 🎶🎵🎼♥️
Love Lee .... never saw him use a slide before .. exquisite
This guys so awesome very talented x
CAPTAIN FINGERS IN THE FLESH!
Baby Fingers
Uno de mis guitarristas favoritos Ritenour!!
Leeeee. One of my favourites from my misspent youth. Patrice was hitting the choice licks too!
that keyboard solo made me cry
Love the guitar playing! Just recently bought a Motif xf great piece of kit! That is a beautiful sound.
I saw him with four play...!
So fantastic..!!
He is the lead guitar that most rendicion has in four play.!!
sou frã de carteirinha da obra de Lee Ritnour , é um dos poucos guitar player que podemos dizer que é fusion de verdade, parabéns , do Rock ao Jazz
That bass! Heavy and deep but nimble and light at the same time.
Escutei uma vez esta música e passei a admirar o talento deste grande músico , Lee Ritenour sou seu fã, grande guitarrista, músico maravilhoso....
Such fantastic music, such... unfantastic graphic design on that festival branding. :^D
(Sorry... pet peeve.)
It’s intentional. They want to keep the lettering as it always was - and keep the focus on the sounds rather than a cute logo with a talking turtle or something.
@@AFaceintheCrowd01 What?! They could've had a talking turtle?! Dammit, people... Talking turtles put asses in seats! 😉
Wow Patrice Rushen almost forget how good she is id i remember her and Lee on Alponsos Johnson s solo album s inspirational great to hear again its still great
Awesome - and the drumming too
Keyboard player is nasty! Great upload
+Martin Turner Oh snap, thats Patrice Rushen! Forget me nots Rushen? Major props to Patrice, she's a musical legend
Patrice Rushen recorded with Jean Luc Ponty on his best albums in the 1970's.
Simply terific!
Check out LEE'S album WESBOUND, dedicated to WES MONTGOMERY. One of the best guitar albums ever.
PERFECTION
..and William Kennedy (Yellojackets) on drums...great!
I LOVE THOSE GUYS WHO PLAYS GUITAR WITHOUT A PICK.AND YOU LADIES 2 WHO PLAY WITHOUT A PICK.
That's my favorite thing fingers ......
Excellent musician I'm trying to learn his licks JUST GOT FINISHED LISTENING TO HIS ALBUM CRAZY FINGERS
Mark Knopfler is one who doesn't use a pick.
Lee doesn't exclusively play without a pick.....depends on the genre of music he is performing....when on a Gibson Les Paul and burning his scales-based solos, I assure you the man is using a pick. Patrice Rushen is so good on keys and vocals....hmm....she could probably play the synth with a pick and make it sound groovy. Man, that woman, has got some kind of knack for knowing what her guitar man will like, doesn't she? I think it fair to say that to mimic Wes Montgomery, guitar players can play the harmonic or octave chords easier without the interference of the plastic. But, many of the Wes tribute songs delve into other musical styles, like here, where Ritenour winds up with the prosthesis and digs into slide guitar. It's crazy and eclectic and not at all easy to label or categorize as one coherent musical style.
@@tonytrabort4939 RIGHT ON T T
impeccable musicianship