Lee Ritenour - First Course Records Mail Order DUB STORE UK

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First Course
	PE 33947	US	1976
First Course
EPIC	25・3P-68	Japan	1979
First Course
EPIC	25AP 56, 25AP 56(E)	Japan	1976

Lee Ritenour

First Course

EPIC PE 33947

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Item Number	:	1254203
Number of discs	:	1
Approx. year	:	1976
Genre	:	Jazz
Styles	:	Fusion, Jazz-Rock
Catalog number	:	PE 33947
Condition	:	Acceptable (VG)
Jacket condition	:	Very Good Plus (VG+)
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A debut album with a refreshing groove

This is the first album by Ritenour, a session guitarist, and an important work that bridges the gap between jazz and fusion.

Lee Ritenour's guitar work is central to the album, and the exquisite interplay between backing and lead expression is impressive. Supported by a stellar lineup of session musicians, including Dave Grusin, the album adds depth to the rhythmic and harmonic constructions. Tracks like "Sweet Syncopation" and "Theme From 'Three Days of the Condor'" feature beautifully structured arrangements, creating a pleasingly funky yet sophisticated groove. Occasional classical guitar and acoustic elements are also present, adding a range of expression to the album as a whole. As a work symbolizing the dawn of crossover jazz, this album can be seen as an important starting point, showcasing the prototype of Ritenour's later sound.