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Color Rit

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I am actually a critic of most so called "smooth jazz" artist. However Rit does a nice job on this album. I particularly like the opening song "Rio Funk". It's just the type of funky jazz song that a Brazilian artist would actually do. Although Rit is not Brazilian he has several Brazilian guest musicians on this album including the great Gonzugingha who is the son of the even greater Louis Gonzaga. Anyway listen to him sang on "E" and you will feel the spirit of Brazil in this music. Another surprise is a remake of the Isley Brothers "Can't Let Go". Phil Perry handles the vocals which keeps the song interesting by not making it a instrumental gloss over. Great stuff!

When this first came out, I didn't have a CD player, I purchased it on tape. When i then purchased a CD player the tape was sorta set aside with the idea that someday i would get it on CD. 22 years later here i am listening to this on a new CD i just bought and feeling like it was the first time all over again. This CD has such a wonderful blend of acoustic guitar, electric piano and percussion. Hot latin rhythm and smooth jazz meet to make every tune a gem. Most of the numbers are Upbeat instrumentals, but Vocals and ballads appear enough to make this a well rounded listening experience. Lee Ritenour is a very talented musician and he diserves a second look from all his old fans and if you never heard him before, its a must, you don't know what your missing. Enjoy!

"Color Rit" is quite arguably Ritenour's best album. Tracks like "Bahia Funk" and "The Kiss" can be felt in your soul. It reaches deep to the depths of the soul and mind and is very heart-felt. A soft, melodic, jazz album.

Every piece refreshes the senses. Include it in your collectio

This cd is both funky and jazzy! The title track is the best. Lee at his best!

This cd is both funky and jazzy! The title track is the best. Lee at his best!

Back in 1993 I found a cassette of this recording. I loved to listen to it in my VW Golf GTi in the evening when I was driving for fun after dinner. I would time the journey such that I would be back home when tape ended.

Later Golf was sold.

I kept the tape.

In fact I was searching for its CD guise all around the place in England and HK. I could not find it.

When the tape was giving up, I tried the net. Yeah! I found it.

With the CD I no longer restrict myself to my car(s). I listen to it everywhere. The beat is so lively and fresh. I won't fall asleep. I develop an interest in whatever I may be doing when it is played. The sound quality is excellent.

It was the tape which brought me to find out more about Lee's recordings of GRP although this was not my first CD of Lee.

Great stuff.

I LOVE EVERYTHING ! SMOOTH JAZZ QUINTESCENCE..

I'm just one of those persons who prefer my music without vocals. A little bit is okay, but this album has a bit too much vocals for my taste. Otherwise, an interesting and enjoyable CD.