This piece embodies the paradoxes of a lot of smooth jazz so well - laid back, but intense; mellow, but driven; smooth yet hard. Lee's solo here is my personal favorite from all of his works, probably because I'm an aging metal head and always enjoyed a shredding solo. Outstanding performances by the others as well.
This is a Ritenour tune so I would think he takes it as a challenge to show off a bit because of the song ownership and because he's got another guitar gun slinger on stage who has the reputation for being more abstract and incredibly fast and limber on the neck.....he Lee had to raise the level of his guitar chops and as you observe, he did....I think it might be one of his best solo's I've seen or heard live.....he changes tones so well and extracts great treble sound out of his Gibson guitars.
i love the fact that Lee Ritenour is always smiling on every concert, i think it's important of a legendary musician to show a happy face expression while playing
I saw Lee in concert the first time more or less in the early nineties. It was a small theater near Brescia (Italy).. it was an amazing concert! Also Anthony Jackson was there! I remember me and my friends to see him in concert we took a train at the last moment and then on the way back we met him right at the same train station with his wife! Apart the autograph I would have liked to ask him a few things but, despite he was very kind, I saw his wife wanted to be quiet with him...even if a guitarist friend of mine "assailed" him with compliments 🙂.. Lee as always smiled...and thanked...what memories!
It is funny on how good it is....but an irony or two baked into the mix. Number features 2 well known guitar gunslingers....but the tune's appeal isn't just about Stern and Ritenour. Simon on drums is very, very good. Beasley on keys....a brilliant player, and Melvin on bass....he's the foundation and has been backing Ritenour and other big-time performers for decades. And, while it's a Ritenour tune and he carries it via his guitar work and special tonal variances.....Stern fit in very nicely. Stern is not known as a rhythm guitarist....but he backed Ritenour very nicely.
theres a magical thing happening here....lee ....and mike stern mold together so well.....but lets not forget mr scofield......so many great musicians.....and simon phillips brings the whole musicall experience into fruition!!!!
Several years ago I flew home to Ft. Lauderdale. Waiting for my bag at the carousel, I see tons of musical instruments and all these guys standing around. I struck up a convo with the guy standing next to me and he was very friendly and I asked what band he was in it or somethin to that effect. He said Lee Ritenour. I was standing talking to one of the great contemorary jazz guitarists and had no idea.
In questo momento non credo esista un batterista migliore di Simon Phillips, non tanto per la tecnica, comunque notevolissima, ma per la capacità interpretativa e la grande personalità.
Yes, great guitarists, great enjoyment, nice smiles and all, but pay attention to what Simon is doing behind them on the drums. He elevated the number/track. Could listen to his syncho temple and fills all night long.
Great musicians, all of them ... Totally impressed by Simon Phillips drumming ( I'm a pretty straight 4/4 guitar player) . He plays that 7/4 beat as if it was a piece of cake ... not to mention Lee's guitar solo ...
it just doesnt get any better than this....love lees display at 5.31..playing the same note on different strings....dickey betts trademark.....chord....
I am glad Lee took a break from the West Montgomery jazz and rocked out. The Wes stuff though great was getting a little too much the same. His playing here is even more impressive than it was in the 80's
@BittenMitten I don't think you can post links in a youtube comment section, so search "ritenour stern synchronized" The guy has uploaded more than one synched video from this concert
I mean I don't play electric guitar really, but Gibson Les Paul is my favorite sound from all the electric guitars out there, if I got to say only one, than its the Gibson Les Paul.
@1957thack The Japanese support this kind of music more than the US. Cats like Rit and Stern have been playing there for years, Rit since the 70s. But I agree, they don't really *show* it. lol
As a bass player, I gotta give Melvin his due props. That is a real tough line to keep together in view of what is going on around him. It's not that it's technically a tough line, it's that the timing is very difficult to keep. The temptation to add even a little fill has got to be dismissed because it could throw you out the groove real quick.
![Simon Phillips (L. Ritenour & M. Stern) - Smoke 'n' Mirrors, [drums only camera]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/SFGkvF_rK-A/mqdefault.jpg)
The song and the whole album is my childhood. I'm glad growing up with this music.
2of my fav guitar kings
This piece embodies the paradoxes of a lot of smooth jazz so well - laid back, but intense; mellow, but driven; smooth yet hard. Lee's solo here is my personal favorite from all of his works, probably because I'm an aging metal head and always enjoyed a shredding solo. Outstanding performances by the others as well.
This is a Ritenour tune so I would think he takes it as a challenge to show off a bit because of the song ownership and because he's got another guitar gun slinger on stage who has the reputation for being more abstract and incredibly fast and limber on the neck.....he Lee had to raise the level of his guitar chops and as you observe, he did....I think it might be one of his best solo's I've seen or heard live.....he changes tones so well and extracts great treble sound out of his Gibson guitars.
Excellent analysis!
Mike Stern looks like he's having a great time! I heard he is very down to earth.
AMAZIG
i love the fact that Lee Ritenour is always smiling on every concert, i think it's important of a legendary musician to show a happy face expression while playing
Pure Bliss! Simply sensational recording here
impossible de ne pas voir et écouter ça en boucle .... quel talent XXL ! Chapeau les musiciens .
I saw Lee in concert the first time more or less in the early nineties. It was a small theater near Brescia (Italy).. it was an amazing concert! Also Anthony Jackson was there! I remember me and my friends to see him in concert we took a train at the last moment and then on the way back we met him right at the same train station with his wife! Apart the autograph I would have liked to ask him a few things but, despite he was very kind, I saw his wife wanted to be quiet with him...even if a guitarist friend of mine "assailed" him with compliments 🙂.. Lee as always smiled...and thanked...what memories!
Spectacular piece of music done with huge taste a real skills ! One of the finest live shows ever...a masterpiece.
It is funny on how good it is....but an irony or two baked into the mix. Number features 2 well known guitar gunslingers....but the tune's appeal isn't just about Stern and Ritenour. Simon on drums is very, very good. Beasley on keys....a brilliant player, and Melvin on bass....he's the foundation and has been backing Ritenour and other big-time performers for decades. And, while it's a Ritenour tune and he carries it via his guitar work and special tonal variances.....Stern fit in very nicely. Stern is not known as a rhythm guitarist....but he backed Ritenour very nicely.
Mike Stern and Lee Ritenour What a Combo!
Simon Phillips. What a drummer!!!!!!🥁
GREAT MUSICIANSHIP. I have been listening to Lee for years and he is just a refine guitar player. This tune is very progressive.
Possibly one of the best versions with the line up here. Lee is just rippin' with these guys!!
Stunning playing!!!!!!! Love Rit!!!!!
theres a magical thing happening here....lee ....and mike stern mold together so well.....but lets not forget mr scofield......so many great musicians.....and simon phillips brings the whole musicall experience into fruition!!!!
la musica es la droga mas poderosa de todas, lo que deben sentir estos guasos tocando semejante tema, totalmente groso este tipo, maestro
YAY!!! LEE WITH A LES PAUL!!! :D It's the best I've heard him play in decades!!!! It is great to hear him play with such passion.
wow watching 2 of my favorite guitar players
Same here pal! Breathtaking!
What a playlist, my kind of music, thanks for posting !
Very, VERY cool - and that special 7/4 time signature.
5 Stars!...Tasty riffs, great drumming, what more do you need!...Excellent articulation, & dynamics from these "Masters"!!
Out of this %$#@ing world!!!
I'm so bitter I didnt have enough money to see him when he came to Ontario recently.
Simon is a Monster !!
I thought I’ll wear my flannel tonight & blow people’s minds when I play my Les Pau & I’ll invite Simon to play , AWESOME!!
Like a fine tuned machine! Love these guys
Muito gosto muito de ouvir o seus solos de guitarra, é um dos melhores no genero.
*chills down the spine*
increíble como este guitarrista toca y hace sentir la distorsión, ¡gran músico!
This is music!
Great guitar tone, nice performance at all!
Several years ago I flew home to Ft. Lauderdale. Waiting for my bag at the carousel, I see tons of musical instruments and all these guys standing around. I struck up a convo with the guy standing next to me and he was very friendly and I asked what band he was in it or somethin to that effect. He said Lee Ritenour. I was standing talking to one of the great contemorary jazz guitarists and had no idea.
O cérebro treme com musica de qualidade!
Хрустальная мечта о счастье.
Crystal dream of happiness.
Anyone checkin' out my man "Sir Simon Phillips"!!!!
In questo momento non credo esista un batterista migliore di Simon Phillips, non tanto per la tecnica, comunque notevolissima, ma per la capacità interpretativa e la grande personalità.
great best conbi 😲berry good👌
Great find here!!!
yeah man my favrite kinda music
Can't wait to see Rit live again next month!!!
Yes, great guitarists, great enjoyment, nice smiles and all, but pay attention to what Simon is doing behind them on the drums. He elevated the number/track. Could listen to his syncho temple and fills all night long.
synchronized tempo......? Yeah, that sounds better.
Great musicians, all of them ... Totally impressed by Simon Phillips drumming ( I'm a pretty straight 4/4 guitar player) . He plays that 7/4 beat as if it was a piece of cake ... not to mention Lee's guitar solo ...
it just doesnt get any better than this....love lees display at 5.31..playing the same note on different strings....dickey betts trademark.....chord....
This works for me on many levels.....
Thanks.
I can also tell they both took private!
ซาวด์โคตรดีเลย ทำไมของไทยไม่มีแบบนี้บ้างเลย หนักแน่นมากๆ ร็อคผสมแจ๊สเคมีทางเสียงที่ลงตัวมากๆแสดงสดเร้าใจมากๆ ชุมนุมโคตรเซียน ทุกเครือ่งดนตรี
Lee Ritenour m'ammusc
a splendid example of how a great drummer frees up musicians
Siiiiick.
This video cuts out Sterns solo and Simon Philips solo which was incredible in favor of the interviews. The link I have to the full version died.
gracias Lee
Awesome shi..... Jam it Brother!!!
Bravissimo!!!
lee sounds awesome on this
@BittenMitten You're welcome! They must have changed the formatting cause used to I'd link one and it wouldn't show up.
this concert is on DVD now at Amazon. Simon says...
It doesn't matter if Lee lags.. if Lee lags, then we listen!
love it!
Lee has morphed in to Chancellor Palpatine :D
Just kidding. Great video. Thank you for posting. Very much appreciated.
Two gods on guitar
I can tell Lee took Private!
Probably looked at that Mickey Baker book too!
I love Jazz! except when they start improvising!! :>D
I am glad Lee took a break from the West Montgomery jazz and rocked out. The Wes stuff though great was getting a little too much the same. His playing here is even more impressive than it was in the 80's
most musicians never get to this realm of accomplishment....ITS KIND OF A MCLAUGHLIN MOMENT!!
Haha, 15s after beginning, I said "That's Simon at the drums!!" The only one :D
I do not understand dislike here. To each there own.
Samuel Norman Guys from far far away, maybe alpha centaury, or Vulcan !
Out of this world! Where's the rest of this fantastic gig?
+Muzo5628 STEIN Lee Ritenour & Mike Stern with The Freeway Band - Live at The Blue Note Tokyo 2011
Many thanks!
@UnchainedGrace you are SO right. miss that rest and be out of time.
Who was the genius who put the interviews in the middle of the song? They couldn't have waited til the end?
凄い！！
Great song good band
QUE PASA CON TH-cam QUE NO SE CARGA COMO ANTES EH !!
Great audio/image sync.
I was there!!!
Damn!
@BittenMitten Someone has uploaded a synched version. It's awesome
WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Show esse instrumentistas veteranos
Um se espelha no outro...bons demais!
simon is awesome
Jordan Collins yeah as always...if my informations are correct, Simon started playing with 18 , thats pretty late, but his talent is mind blowing !
@@petermuller7029 Well...he started as a 3 y.o. todler....
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ritenour stern !!!!!!😊
Dang those Mel Bay books payed off big time!
A very beautiful Les Paul ;-)
Yes!!! Another one :) Are there many to come? Thanks for sharing these!
@BittenMitten I don't think you can post links in a youtube comment section, so search "ritenour stern synchronized" The guy has uploaded more than one synched video from this concert
Thank Lespaul10 for the information. Cool !
SIMON!!! My hero !!
Quite sick.
I mean I don't play electric guitar really, but Gibson Les Paul is my favorite sound from all the electric guitars out there, if I got to say only one, than its the Gibson Les Paul.
@1957thack The Japanese support this kind of music more than the US. Cats like Rit and Stern have been playing there for years, Rit since the 70s. But I agree, they don't really *show* it. lol
Ever notice that Mike Stern and Dan Baird from the Georgia Satellites look a lot alike?
TH-cam recommendations does its job for once
@BadSneakers
I found it, thanks!
P.S. You can post links to TH-cam, just the "/watch?v=lQ9p9th-lO8" part of the TH-cam link.
again, thanks!
holy shit this is good
Dislikes? What's there to not like?
Great !!!
YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Simon tears this up.
No, that Les Paul was made specifically for Lee a couple yrs ago. Lee said it arrived the day Les Paul died!
As a bass player, I gotta give Melvin his due props. That is a real tough line to keep together in view of what is going on around him. It's not that it's technically a tough line, it's that the timing is very difficult to keep. The temptation to add even a little fill has got to be dismissed because it could throw you out the groove real quick.
I have that same model Les Paul...1959' I'm pretty sure.
That would be a Gibson Lespaul...probably a historic reissue of a 1959.