Released 50 years ago
First Course
Lee Ritenour · 1976
41 min · 9 tracks · jazz fusion
A vibrant blend of jazz fusion, intricate melodies and rhythmic complexity that showcases Ritenour's guitar prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow for focused listening
- intricate melodies for detail lovers
- mid-tempo grooves for relaxation
- vibrant soundscapes for afternoon vibes
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
- seek immediate emotional impact
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1976, 'First Course' was Lee Ritenour's debut album, introducing him as a prominent voice in jazz fusion. At this time, Ritenour was transitioning from session guitarist work to establishing his own artistic identity, paving the way for a successful career in both jazz and popular music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Larry Carlton· Pat Metheny· Al Di Meola
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That 6:19
- 2 Sweet Syncopation 4:49
- 3 Theme From Three Days Of The Condor 4:10
- 4 Fatback 4:21
- 5 Memories Past 1:54
- 6 Caterpillar 4:23
- 7 Canticle for the Universe 6:13
- 8 Wild Rice 5:35
- 9 Ohla Maria (Amparo) 3:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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