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.
1 | Wes bound | Lee Ritenour: Alive in L.A. |
2 | Pacific nights | Lee Ritenour: Alive in L.A. |
3 | A little bumpin´ | Lee Ritenour: Alive in L.A. |
4 | A Little Bumpin' | Wes Bound |
5 | Wes Bound | Wes Bound |
6 | San Juan sunset | Lee Ritenour: Alive in L.A. |
7 | Ocean Ave. | Wes Bound |
8 | Goin' On To Detroit | Wes Bound |
9 | Boss city | Lee Ritenour: Alive in L.A. |
10 | Uptown | Lee Ritenour: Alive in L.A. |
11 | Night rhytms | Lee Ritenour: Alive in L.A. |
12 | Boss City | Wes Bound |
13 | West Coast Blues | Wes Bound |
14 | 4 on 6 | Lee Ritenour: Alive in L.A. |
15 | Waltz for Carmen | Lee Ritenour: Alive in L.A. |
16 | Rio funk | Lee Ritenour: Alive in L.A. |
17 | 4 On 6 | Wes Bound |
18 | A New Day | Wes Bound |
19 | Road Song | Wes Bound |
20 | Waiting In Vain | Wes Bound |