Sugar Loaf Express
Lee Ritenour · 1977
35 min · 6 tracks · jazz fusion
A vibrant fusion of jazz and funk, characterized by smooth guitar lines and intricate rhythms.
Why this album works
'Sugar Loaf Express' is significant for its seamless blend of jazz and funk, which influenced the smooth jazz genre that gained popularity in the following decades. The album received positive reviews for its musicianship and helped solidify Ritenour's reputation in the jazz fusion scene.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove for morning routines intricate rhythms to explore
- Context
- Released in 1977, 'Sugar Loaf Express' was Lee Ritenour's first album as a leader after establishing himself as a sought-after session guitarist. By this time, he had already worked with notable artists like Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, marking his transition into a solo career.
- 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 Sugar Loaf Express Standout 6:16
- 2 Morning Glory Standout 6:24
- 3 That's the Way of the World Standout 5:32
- 4 Slippin' in the Back Door 5:21
- 5 Tomorrow 7:06
- 6 Lady Soul 5:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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