Released 40 years ago
Earth Run
Lee Ritenour · 1986
44 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of smooth jazz and intricate fusion, characterized by soaring melodies and rhythmic complexity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Soaring Start here — The opening track features lush guitar work and expansive arrangements that set the tone for the album's exploration of sonic landscapes.
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Earth Run — The title track combines intricate rhythms with a memorable melody, exemplifying Ritenour's ability to merge technical prowess with accessibility.
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Watercolors — This track showcases a delicate interplay between instruments, highlighting Ritenour's signature smooth style while emphasizing emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with gradual peaks
- vibrant sound for relaxed evenings
- intricate guitar work detail hunting
- uplifting melodies for reflective moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
- seek immediate gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Ritenour's reputation with significant acclaim and chart performance.
- Career context
- Released in 1986, Earth Run was Lee Ritenour's tenth studio album, showcasing his established career in the jazz fusion genre. After gaining prominence in the '70s with albums like Captain Fingers, this release solidified his reputation as a leading guitarist in contemporary jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Larry Carlton· Pat Metheny· Al Di Meola
Tracklist
- 1 Soaring Start here 5:38
- 2 Earth Run 4:39
- 3 If I’m Dreamin’ (Don’t Wake Me) 5:12
- 4 Watercolors 5:14
- 5 The Sauce 4:23
- 6 Butterfly 5:11
- 7 Hero 3:52
- 8 Sanctuary 4:46
- 9 Water From the Moon 5:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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