This piece embodies the paradoxes of a lot of smooth jazz so well - laid back, but intense; mellow, but driven; smooth yet hard. Lee's solo here is my personal favorite from all of his works, probably because I'm an aging metal head and always enjoyed a shredding solo. Outstanding performances by the others as well.
This is a Ritenour tune so I would think he takes it as a challenge to show off a bit because of the song ownership and because he's got another guitar gun slinger on stage who has the reputation for being more abstract and incredibly fast and limber on the neck.....he Lee had to raise the level of his guitar chops and as you observe, he did....I think it might be one of his best solo's I've seen or heard live.....he changes tones so well and extracts great treble sound out of his Gibson guitars.
i love the fact that Lee Ritenour is always smiling on every concert, i think it's important of a legendary musician to show a happy face expression while playing
I saw Lee in concert the first time more or less in the early nineties. It was a small theater near Brescia (Italy).. it was an amazing concert! Also Anthony Jackson was there! I remember me and my friends to see him in concert we took a train at the last moment and then on the way back we met him right at the same train station with his wife! Apart the autograph I would have liked to ask him a few things but, despite he was very kind, I saw his wife wanted to be quiet with him...even if a guitarist friend of mine "assailed" him with compliments 🙂.. Lee as always smiled...and thanked...what memories!
It is funny on how good it is....but an irony or two baked into the mix. Number features 2 well known guitar gunslingers....but the tune's appeal isn't just about Stern and Ritenour. Simon on drums is very, very good. Beasley on keys....a brilliant player, and Melvin on bass....he's the foundation and has been backing Ritenour and other big-time performers for decades. And, while it's a Ritenour tune and he carries it via his guitar work and special tonal variances.....Stern fit in very nicely. Stern is not known as a rhythm guitarist....but he backed Ritenour very nicely.
theres a magical thing happening here....lee ....and mike stern mold together so well.....but lets not forget mr scofield......so many great musicians.....and simon phillips brings the whole musicall experience into fruition!!!!
Several years ago I flew home to Ft. Lauderdale. Waiting for my bag at the carousel, I see tons of musical instruments and all these guys standing around. I struck up a convo with the guy standing next to me and he was very friendly and I asked what band he was in it or somethin to that effect. He said Lee Ritenour. I was standing talking to one of the great contemorary jazz guitarists and had no idea.
Great musicians, all of them ... Totally impressed by Simon Phillips drumming ( I'm a pretty straight 4/4 guitar player) . He plays that 7/4 beat as if it was a piece of cake ... not to mention Lee's guitar solo ...
Yes, great guitarists, great enjoyment, nice smiles and all, but pay attention to what Simon is doing behind them on the drums. He elevated the number/track. Could listen to his syncho temple and fills all night long.
it just doesnt get any better than this....love lees display at 5.31..playing the same note on different strings....dickey betts trademark.....chord....
@BittenMitten I don't think you can post links in a youtube comment section, so search "ritenour stern synchronized" The guy has uploaded more than one synched video from this concert
I am glad Lee took a break from the West Montgomery jazz and rocked out. The Wes stuff though great was getting a little too much the same. His playing here is even more impressive than it was in the 80's
@1957thack The Japanese support this kind of music more than the US. Cats like Rit and Stern have been playing there for years, Rit since the 70s. But I agree, they don't really *show* it. lol
As a bass player, I gotta give Melvin his due props. That is a real tough line to keep together in view of what is going on around him. It's not that it's technically a tough line, it's that the timing is very difficult to keep. The temptation to add even a little fill has got to be dismissed because it could throw you out the groove real quick.
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The song and the whole album is my childhood. I'm glad growing up with this music.
This piece embodies the paradoxes of a lot of smooth jazz so well - laid back, but intense; mellow, but driven; smooth yet hard. Lee's solo here is my personal favorite from all of his works, probably because I'm an aging metal head and always enjoyed a shredding solo. Outstanding performances by the others as well.
This is a Ritenour tune so I would think he takes it as a challenge to show off a bit because of the song ownership and because he's got another guitar gun slinger on stage who has the reputation for being more abstract and incredibly fast and limber on the neck.....he Lee had to raise the level of his guitar chops and as you observe, he did....I think it might be one of his best solo's I've seen or heard live.....he changes tones so well and extracts great treble sound out of his Gibson guitars.
Excellent analysis!
AMAZIG
i love the fact that Lee Ritenour is always smiling on every concert, i think it's important of a legendary musician to show a happy face expression while playing
2of my fav guitar kings
Mike Stern looks like he's having a great time! I heard he is very down to earth.
Pure Bliss! Simply sensational recording here
Simon Phillips. What a drummer!!!!!!🥁
impossible de ne pas voir et écouter ça en boucle .... quel talent XXL ! Chapeau les musiciens .
I saw Lee in concert the first time more or less in the early nineties. It was a small theater near Brescia (Italy).. it was an amazing concert! Also Anthony Jackson was there! I remember me and my friends to see him in concert we took a train at the last moment and then on the way back we met him right at the same train station with his wife! Apart the autograph I would have liked to ask him a few things but, despite he was very kind, I saw his wife wanted to be quiet with him...even if a guitarist friend of mine "assailed" him with compliments 🙂.. Lee as always smiled...and thanked...what memories!
Spectacular piece of music done with huge taste a real skills ! One of the finest live shows ever...a masterpiece.
It is funny on how good it is....but an irony or two baked into the mix. Number features 2 well known guitar gunslingers....but the tune's appeal isn't just about Stern and Ritenour. Simon on drums is very, very good. Beasley on keys....a brilliant player, and Melvin on bass....he's the foundation and has been backing Ritenour and other big-time performers for decades. And, while it's a Ritenour tune and he carries it via his guitar work and special tonal variances.....Stern fit in very nicely. Stern is not known as a rhythm guitarist....but he backed Ritenour very nicely.
Possibly one of the best versions with the line up here. Lee is just rippin' with these guys!!
Mike Stern and Lee Ritenour What a Combo!
Stunning playing!!!!!!! Love Rit!!!!!
GREAT MUSICIANSHIP. I have been listening to Lee for years and he is just a refine guitar player. This tune is very progressive.
theres a magical thing happening here....lee ....and mike stern mold together so well.....but lets not forget mr scofield......so many great musicians.....and simon phillips brings the whole musicall experience into fruition!!!!
YAY!!! LEE WITH A LES PAUL!!! :D It's the best I've heard him play in decades!!!! It is great to hear him play with such passion.
What a playlist, my kind of music, thanks for posting !
la musica es la droga mas poderosa de todas, lo que deben sentir estos guasos tocando semejante tema, totalmente groso este tipo, maestro
Out of this %$#@ing world!!!
I'm so bitter I didnt have enough money to see him when he came to Ontario recently.
Very, VERY cool - and that special 7/4 time signature.
Several years ago I flew home to Ft. Lauderdale. Waiting for my bag at the carousel, I see tons of musical instruments and all these guys standing around. I struck up a convo with the guy standing next to me and he was very friendly and I asked what band he was in it or somethin to that effect. He said Lee Ritenour. I was standing talking to one of the great contemorary jazz guitarists and had no idea.
a splendid example of how a great drummer frees up musicians
I thought I’ll wear my flannel tonight & blow people’s minds when I play my Les Pau & I’ll invite Simon to play , AWESOME!!
wow watching 2 of my favorite guitar players
Same here pal! Breathtaking!
Simon is a Monster !!
5 Stars!...Tasty riffs, great drumming, what more do you need!...Excellent articulation, & dynamics from these "Masters"!!
O cérebro treme com musica de qualidade!
ซาวด์โคตรดีเลย ทำไมของไทยไม่มีแบบนี้บ้างเลย หนักแน่นมากๆ ร็อคผสมแจ๊สเคมีทางเสียงที่ลงตัวมากๆแสดงสดเร้าใจมากๆ ชุมนุมโคตรเซียน ทุกเครือ่งดนตรี
Anyone checkin' out my man "Sir Simon Phillips"!!!!
increíble como este guitarrista toca y hace sentir la distorsión, ¡gran músico!
Muito gosto muito de ouvir o seus solos de guitarra, é um dos melhores no genero.
Like a fine tuned machine! Love these guys
Хрустальная мечта о счастье.
Crystal dream of happiness.
This is music!
Great guitar tone, nice performance at all!
Can't wait to see Rit live again next month!!!
Thanks.
I can also tell they both took private!
Great musicians, all of them ... Totally impressed by Simon Phillips drumming ( I'm a pretty straight 4/4 guitar player) . He plays that 7/4 beat as if it was a piece of cake ... not to mention Lee's guitar solo ...
This works for me on many levels.....
Great find here!!!
*chills down the spine*
Lee has morphed in to Chancellor Palpatine :D
Just kidding. Great video. Thank you for posting. Very much appreciated.
@UnchainedGrace you are SO right. miss that rest and be out of time.
Two gods on guitar
gracias Lee
It doesn't matter if Lee lags.. if Lee lags, then we listen!
This video cuts out Sterns solo and Simon Philips solo which was incredible in favor of the interviews. The link I have to the full version died.
yeah man my favrite kinda music
great best conbi 😲berry good👌
most musicians never get to this realm of accomplishment....ITS KIND OF A MCLAUGHLIN MOMENT!!
Awesome shi..... Jam it Brother!!!
lee sounds awesome on this
@BittenMitten You're welcome! They must have changed the formatting cause used to I'd link one and it wouldn't show up.
Bravissimo!!!
Out of this world! Where's the rest of this fantastic gig?
+Muzo5628 STEIN Lee Ritenour & Mike Stern with The Freeway Band - Live at The Blue Note Tokyo 2011
Many thanks!
this concert is on DVD now at Amazon. Simon says...
Yes, great guitarists, great enjoyment, nice smiles and all, but pay attention to what Simon is doing behind them on the drums. He elevated the number/track. Could listen to his syncho temple and fills all night long.
synchronized tempo......? Yeah, that sounds better.
it just doesnt get any better than this....love lees display at 5.31..playing the same note on different strings....dickey betts trademark.....chord....
I was there!!!
I can tell Lee took Private!
Probably looked at that Mickey Baker book too!
I love Jazz! except when they start improvising!! :>D
love it!
ritenour stern !!!!!!😊
凄い！！
Yes!!! Another one :) Are there many to come? Thanks for sharing these!
@BittenMitten I don't think you can post links in a youtube comment section, so search "ritenour stern synchronized" The guy has uploaded more than one synched video from this concert
Show esse instrumentistas veteranos
QUE PASA CON RUclips QUE NO SE CARGA COMO ANTES EH !!
I am glad Lee took a break from the West Montgomery jazz and rocked out. The Wes stuff though great was getting a little too much the same. His playing here is even more impressive than it was in the 80's
WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Haha, 15s after beginning, I said "That's Simon at the drums!!" The only one :D
Siiiiick.
Quite sick.
@BadSneakers
I found it, thanks!
P.S. You can post links to RUclips, just the "/watch?v=lQ9p9th-lO8" part of the RUclips link.
again, thanks!
SIMON!!! My hero !!
Who was the genius who put the interviews in the middle of the song? They couldn't have waited til the end?
Lee Ritenour m'ammusc
A very beautiful Les Paul ;-)
RUclips recommendations does its job for once
Dang those Mel Bay books payed off big time!
Great song good band
Is this available on DVD....I so so love this!!!!
holy shit this is good
@BittenMitten Someone has uploaded a synched version. It's awesome
Um se espelha no outro...bons demais!
un morceau dingo avec sourire
Grande Banda instrumental.
Eu já!
Great audio/image sync.
Damn!
YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Yes
simon is awesome
Jordan Collins yeah as always...if my informations are correct, Simon started playing with 18 , thats pretty late, but his talent is mind blowing !
@@petermuller7029 Well...he started as a 3 y.o. todler....
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..wwoow.. very cool... :)
Great !!!
testing my new Bose on ears headphones for first time to this tune...INCREDIBLE!!
In The Pocket!
Thank Lespaul10 for the information. Cool !
@1957thack The Japanese support this kind of music more than the US. Cats like Rit and Stern have been playing there for years, Rit since the 70s. But I agree, they don't really *show* it. lol
Simon tears this up.
As a bass player, I gotta give Melvin his due props. That is a real tough line to keep together in view of what is going on around him. It's not that it's technically a tough line, it's that the timing is very difficult to keep. The temptation to add even a little fill has got to be dismissed because it could throw you out the groove real quick.