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Filmed in Los Angeles in 1990,
the complete Live at the
Cocoanut Grove will do nothing
to alter indifference from
jazz purists toward fusion
guitarist Lee Ritenour. But
hardcore Rit fans and other
viewers without a jazz-pop ax
to grind will find this
concert a particularly
stimulating, wonderfully
textured musi
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Amazon.com
Filmed in Los Angeles in 1990,
the complete Live at the
Cocoanut Grove will do nothing
to alter indifference from
jazz purists toward fusion
guitarist Lee Ritenour. But
hardcore Rit fans and other
viewers without a jazz-pop ax
to grind will find this
concert a particularly
stimulating, wonderfully
textured musical event built
around the star and a parade
of international talent.

Highlights abound, including a
few streamlined numbers
featuring Ritenour and his
core band, the best of which
include the former's solo work
on his composition 'Up-Town'
and bassist Brian Bomberg's
complex contributions to '24th
Street Blues.' The
guitar-and-vocals duo Tuck &
Patti provide a stylistic
spine to the second set of the
night, joining the band for
three tunes, including a
rousing finish on
'Everything's Gonna Be
Alright.' Brazilian composer,
guitarist, and singer Joao
Bosco is another triple
threat, his early appearance
for a dreamy, solo take on the
bossa nova 'Pret-a-Porter de
Tafeta' being a real jewel
here, and nicely followed by
collaborations with Rit and
band on 'Odile, Odila' and
'Latin Lover.' Vocalist Phil
Perry proves ubiquitous
throughout the first half of
the show, bringing loads of
personality to an excellent
cover of 'Harlequin' and
'Asa,' the latter also goosed
by strong guitar work from
guest Steve Lukather. Bob
James helps close the shop by
coming 'round for late-evening
performances of his
'Restoration' and 'Westchester
Lady.' From top to bottom,
this is a pleasant,
pleasurable entry in the
Ritenour canon, though the
uninitiated will find plenty
to enjoy, too. --Tom Keogh

Product Description
Jazz guitarist extraordinaire
Lee Ritenour has gathered a
few of his friends--some of
the finest jazz musicians
around--for an intimate
concert at the famous Cocoanut
Grove. Among those joining
Ritenour on stage are Bob
James, Tuck and Patti, Phil
Perry, Harvey Mason, Ernie
Watts and Joao Bosco, with
both parts of these concerts
on one DVD. Set list: Night
Rhythms, Harlequin, Malibu,
Up-Town, Preta Porte De
Tafeta, Odile Odila, Latin
Lovers, Etude, Cause We Ended
as Lovers, Asa, 24th Street
Blues, Stolen Moments, Love is
the Key, Better Than Anything,
Everything's Gonna Be Alright,
Restoration, Westchester Lady,
Bahia Funk. 118 minutes.

Category Music

Tags Lee, Ritenour, Joao, Bosco, Cocoanut, Grove, Latin, Lover, Incompatibilidade, de, Genios