Lee Ritenour - Six String Theory - Music & Performance - CD

On his new release 6 String Theory, Ritenour is among twenty legendary world class guitarists who guest on the recording, produced with John Burk of Concord Records. Joining him in this tribute to the guitar, the all-star line-up includes: George Benson, BB King, Slash, Steve Lukather, John Scofield, Robert Cray and Vince Gill among many other superstars. Blending rock, blues, jazz, acoustic, country and classical, they come together for a seamless project that promises to take the listener on a musical journey and exploration of the guitar.

Guitarist Lee Ritenour decided to celebrate the year of his 50th birthday by inviting a bevy of name guitarists into the studio to jam out some tunes, all in the name of love for their chosen instrument. Ritenour's subsequent album, 2010's 6 String Theory, is just that, a varied celebration on the many styles and players who have utilized the guitar. The result is an expansive, ambitious, but never belabored album that touches on jazz, blues, funk, and rock and expands beyond the usual Ritenour approach while remaining true to his own unique six-string sound. To these ends, Ritenour duets with such artists as contemporary bluesman Keb' Mo', fusion/post-bop legend Pat Martino, and blues icon B.B. King, as well as George Benson, Slash, Mike Stern, and others. To say this is an all-star affair is an understatement and fortunately, while the album never overplays to expectations, it nonetheless delivers on Ritenour's promise of a guitar celebration. ~ Matt Collar, Rovi

Performer	Lee Ritenour
Music genre	Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Music subgenre	Smooth Jazz
Media format	CD
Original release date	2010
Language	English
Number of tracks	15
Has parental advisory label	N
Number of discs	1
Track listing	Lay It Down, Am I Wrong, L.P. (For Les Paul), Give Me One Reason, 68, In Your Dreams, My One and Only Love, Moon River, Why I Sing the Blues, Daddy Longlicks, Shape of My Heart, Drifting, Freeway Jam, Fives, Caprices, Op. 20, No. 2 and 7
Record label	Concord Records
Target audience	Adult
Composer	Lee Ritenour|John Burk|Steve Lukather|Joe Bonamassa|Robert Cray|George Benson|BB King|Vince Gill|Keb' Mo'|Jonny Lang|Joe Robinson|Andy McKee|Mike Stern|Tomoyasu Hotei|Guthrie Govan|Tal Wilkenfeld
Songwriter	Lee Ritenour
Music producer	John Burk
Number in series	1
Occasion	All Occasion
Track name	Lay It Down, Am I Wrong, L.P. (For Les Paul), Give Me One Reason, '68, In Your Dreams, My One And Only Love, Moon River, Why I Sing The Blues, Daddy Longlicks, Shape Of My Heart, Drifting, Freeway Jam, Fives, Caprices, Op. 20, No. 2 And 7
Digital audio file format	CD
Music media format	CD
Is edited	N
Is enhanced	N