Lee Ritenour - Overtime

Had a listen after recommendations from a colleague of mine, Leandro.

Relatively some straightahead numbers filled with soulful and creative playing. Basically Lee Ritenour sounds very much like Wes Montgomery on songs like 'Blue in green'. In spite of co-arranging it with one of my favourite jazz greats, Dave Grusin (Piano), the album sways away from the norm.

Vocal numbers are much more in the r&b/smooth vein and are largely throwaways despite the presence of Ivan Lins.
This album will probably only satisfy his greatest fans, as jazz listeners would def. be turned off by the vocals but pop/smooth fans will only tolerate his more adventurous originals.


For me...3 1/2 Outta 5

What do you think?

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