What makes Feel the Night by Lee Ritenour notable?

'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. 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.

Who is Feel the Night for?

Feel the Night works well if you're into steady progression with resolution, sway-inducing grooves throughout and for evening relaxation.

How many songs are on Feel the Night?

Feel the Night has 7 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

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.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady progression with resolution
sway-inducing grooves throughout
for evening relaxation
engaging melodies for socializing

Maybe skip if you want

prefer fast-paced listening experiences
seek standalone, punchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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: Larry Carlton· Pat Metheny· Al Di Meola