“Lee Ritenour is one of the most prolific guitarists in modern jazz. Whether as a front man, sideman or member of a group, “Captain Fingers” can always be counted on for quality music,” raves ALL ABOUT JAZZ.
GRAMMY® Award-Winning & 19x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated Jazz Guitar Legend LEE RITENOUR does not have many "firsts" left to achieve. During his dazzling five-decade career, the fabled LA guitarist has taken his music to the outer limits, alighting on every genre and occupying every position in the rock 'n' roll firmament. He's been an enfant terrible of '70s fusion, a crossover star of the '80s pop chart, an honorary exponent of Brazilian jazz, and the fingers behind '90s supergroup, Fourplay. Ritenour's accolades include: 45+ acclaimed albums; Several Gold Albums; a GRAMMY® Award; 19 GRAMMY® Nominations; Alumnus of the year at USC; Los Angeles' Jazz Society Honoree (2019); Numerous #1 Spots on Guitar Polls; Plus thousands of sessions with legends such as Frank Sinatra, Pink Floyd, B.B. King, Tony Bennett, John Scofield, among many others. "Whether emulating Wes Montgomery's octaves or curling around in single-string fashion, Ritenour's playing is irresistibly tasty..." raves ALLMUSIC.