Feel the Night
Lee Ritenour · 1979
37 min · 7 tracks · jazz fusion
A smooth blend of jazz fusion, pop sensibilities, and intricate guitar work that invites listeners to sway.
Why this album works
'Feel the Night' includes the hit single 'You Make Me Feel Like Dancing,' which gained significant radio play and won a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1980. The album's blend of jazz and pop elements helped bridge genres and expand Ritenour's audience.
- Best for
- steady progression with resolution sway-inducing grooves throughout for evening relaxation
- Context
- Released in 1979, 'Feel the Night' marked Lee Ritenour's transition into a more commercially accessible sound after his earlier jazz-focused albums. This was his fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Rit' (1977), showcasing his growth as a prominent guitarist and bandleader in the jazz fusion genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thelonious Monk· Bob Dylan· Barbra Streisand· Diana Ross· Ella Fitzgerald· Aretha Franklin· Charles Mingus· Dave Brubeck
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Feel the Night Standout 5:35
- 2 Market Place 5:30
- 3 Wicked Wine Standout 7:06
- 4 French Roast 5:06
- 5 You Make Me Feel Like Dancing Standout 4:21
- 6 Midnight Lady 5:57
- 7 Uh Oh! 4:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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