Lee Ritenour : Guitar Patrice Rushen : Piano, & Keyboards Melvin Davis : Bass Will Kennedy : Drums Smoke 'n Mirrors Wesbound Stolen Waters Edge Forget Me Nots Rio Funk
We don't hear much of Patrice Rushen since the 80's or 90's but not only is she a great signer but she's the perfect tour keyboard player. She doesn't compose but apparently knows all the tricks of the trade and can easily keep up with whoever she's touring with.
I saw Will Kennedy play with the Yellowjackets with Jimmy Haslip on bass........wow wow wow. Saw LR play the Baked Potato in Hollywierd with Chester Thompson on drums.....what a life these cats lead.......great players, great gear and gigs all over the world. I used to get off playing dive bars for 50 bucks a night.
Yup, can't count the blues songs I was too lazy to write about those $50-nighters but at least almost any one of tose gigs covered the monthly payment on my Les Paul, which I consider the more apt guitar for rock despite its lack of comfort. The riffs one can extract from are unique. Just effin' fabulous. Noe speaking of this song, I have no idea how Ritenour can play it on a jazz guitar, the guy is so talented some would call it magic.
I listen to it often as well. This is one of Lee's concerts with the most energy. Saw him at a festival in Canada with the same lineup except for the drummer. Instead of Kennedy he had Sonny Emory, who isn't too bad either!
Lee Ritenour plays as if his fingers running on full throttle search for a landing station or looking for where the next fretboard is... Not much licks and riffs the music peps up a class audience of music lovers. We had one such genius in India Late Pandit Ravi Shankar who played Sitar and a Guru to Late George Harrison. People sent by God to enjoy these mystics on Earth for us to hear good vibes.
That's it, rock. It seems the older Lee gets the funkier he becomes. Same also applies, in an even more dramatic way, to his accomplice Dave Grusin. The man is is 86 and still keeps up with rockin' Not sure he still plays with Ritenour though but last I heard he still was in 2018.
"Extremely skilled" is an understatement😉. In my opinion Davis is the best bassist on the fusion scene at par with Abraham Laboriel (who is now retired) and if you don't include Marcus Miller as fusion (I consider Miller a funk-jazz bassist). Davis is also a gifted jazz vocalist.
Excellent vibrant concert with great sound!. Nice to see Patrice Rushen here as well as this awesome drummer I didn't know of, Will Kennedy, if I got his name right.
I was lucky to see the four of them play in Sydney in 2008 at the Basement: a fantastic show. But this was better What world class players ...what musical perfection
Love the footage starting at 31:00! Great interaction between Melvin and Will. Love that MD7. Oh so tempted to get one for myself. Splendid concert. Thanks for posting.
I love jazz as well (and rock too) but in this performance they play fusion that is more rocky than jazzy. No complaints from me! The rendition of Rio Funk is pure rock and even though there is no trace of its Latin Jazz origins this version is just to die for, and you tell all 4 members of the band are enjoying themselves in their display of energy. Apart from the bass, the interaction between Rushen's keyboards and Lee's guitar is particularly interesting, as in harmony.
As far as playing a mean tricky synth/replicators she certainly is. In Rio Funk she keeps up with Lee so closely that it sounds like two guitars, not keyboard and guitar. Rarely encountered such a versatile musician as she. And she can sing to boot!
Davis is right up there with the likes of Marcus Miller, speed and sharp attack included. He reminds me a lot of a bassist who played with Frank Zappa for a while but whose name I forget.
![Lee Ritenour - Full Concert [HD] | Live at the North Sea Jazz Festival 2009](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/xe6_ZNbcJ_Q/mqdefault.jpg)
![Steps Ahead - Full Concert [HD] | Live at North Sea Jazz Festival 2005](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/YJgfFGIwQi0/mqdefault.jpg)
![Lee Ritenour Live in Montreal with Special Guests • 1991 [Full Concert]](/img/n.gif)
Still watching july 2020 lock down. Fiji👍👍
Bbcc
O, maestros, leei, givein, the, tempo, sto, group, lts, ooollls, vere, gout, plaears, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Lee Ritenour : Guitar
Patrice Rushen : Piano, & Keyboards
Melvin Davis : Bass
Will Kennedy : Drums
Smoke 'n Mirrors
Wesbound
Stolen
Waters Edge
Forget Me Nots
Rio Funk
Yes it is :)
We don't hear much of Patrice Rushen since the 80's or 90's but not only is she a great signer but she's the perfect tour keyboard player. She doesn't compose but apparently knows all the tricks of the trade and can easily keep up with whoever she's touring with.
Gout, mornik, leee, a, his, grooups, plaeinik, mpioudyfoul, mouseki, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Ritenour one of the 12 best of all time...
A, ntramer, is, vere, stronk, plaear, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Only one word needed here...
Amazing!
A, wouiman, hou, seink, sonks, mpravo, tis, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Simply awesome, every single one of them... but together almost out of this world... this kind of musical experience cannot get any better IMHO
I saw Will Kennedy play with the Yellowjackets with Jimmy Haslip on bass........wow wow wow. Saw LR play the Baked Potato in Hollywierd with Chester Thompson on drums.....what a life these cats lead.......great players, great gear and gigs all over the world. I used to get off playing dive bars for 50 bucks a night.
Ain't it the truth brother, ain't it the TRUTH !
Yup, can't count the blues songs I was too lazy to write about those $50-nighters but at least almost any one of tose gigs covered the monthly payment on my Les Paul, which I consider the more apt guitar for rock despite its lack of comfort. The riffs one can extract from are unique. Just effin' fabulous. Noe speaking of this song, I have no idea how Ritenour can play it on a jazz guitar, the guy is so talented some would call it magic.
Woule, came, leee, wouth, his, orxistra, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Sksko to
Mpravo, se, olous, tous, plaeaers, tzaz, mousiki, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
What show! I listen to this often. It keeps getting better! What a band !
I listen to it often as well. This is one of Lee's concerts with the most energy. Saw him at a festival in Canada with the same lineup except for the drummer. Instead of Kennedy he had Sonny Emory, who isn't too bad either!
Kaveman Karl I think Sonny is now in Eric Clapton’s Band. I’ve seen play a few times. He is good! Stay safe and have a great day!
@@bobclark8905 Good to hear that Bob, Emory deserves it.
especially Smokin`mirrors and Stolen
like old wine.. as we say in french ..
Man these guys are blessed to have such talent, so amazing.
why would anyone give a thumbs down for this music? I am really curious to know
I was wondering the same. They may be Justin Bieber's fans.
They went to a closed elementary school with no class! LOL
Oh!!! Patrice Rushen all my love for you... All...
Patrice is one bad mother#&#@.
Melvin is the sound I love in a bass player, thanks!!!
SOME OF THE GREATEST MUSICIANS ON THE PLANET PLAYING PHENOMENAL MUSIC!!!!!!
Magnificent musicians ! William Kennedy/drummer : I like !
Великий музыкант ! Спасибо !
fricking awesome, both individually and as an ensemble!
questo dimostra che non esiste il migliore in assoluto lui comunque e un grande
Lee Ritenour plays as if his fingers running on full throttle search for a landing station or looking for where the next fretboard is... Not much licks and riffs the music peps up a class audience of music lovers.
We had one such genius in India Late Pandit Ravi Shankar who played Sitar and a Guru to Late George Harrison.
People sent by God to enjoy these mystics on Earth for us to hear good vibes.
lee ritenour un genio en el jazz,para todo el mundo y con todos estos musicos es una CONBINACION PERFECTA.. saludos desde trujillo PERU .
jcesar cruz j
This young drummer is great.
Not exactly young, he's been around the block has Will.
Will Kennedy. 🔥🙏👌
He ONLY Looks young....playing is timeless😢😊
Incredible band, unbelievable playing.
ajib ....lee retenaur grp four.play...mantab asik di nikmati..
This is pure magic!
Lee Ritenour RULES!!!! ROCK ON!!!!!
That's it, rock. It seems the older Lee gets the funkier he becomes. Same also applies, in an even more dramatic way, to his accomplice Dave Grusin. The man is is 86 and still keeps up with rockin' Not sure he still plays with Ritenour though but last I heard he still was in 2018.
Simple, The best, is my favorite guitarplayer /,,/ of jazz fussion (y)
the drummer looks like jhon blackwell. I'm Brazilian. Watching this show in 2021. Anyelse most
Will Kennedy on drums. 👏👏👏👏
Juste ... beau. A bientôt en Live Mr Ritenour.
smokin mirrors yeah!
Waow !! i really enjoyed this, awesome music Lee Ritenour is the man , that was pleasurable!!
Thanks so much for the upload. good audio quality.
The beuty and the beast !
Playing this in the background while I’m doing house stuff. Job never finished because I need to watch the video to believe it.
Patrice Rushen is a monster among keyboard players. Unbelievable chops. Lee Ritenour holds his own though, and the band is smokin'.
Fantastic solo by Patrish Rushen on Wesbound, starting 15.30
Each musician in this group is master at their craft. Thank you for uploading this. And again, PERFECT snare.
ahah ! made my day saying this. You got it !
super lee ritenour vous êtes au top continuez comme ça ;)
Ah oui ! cette Patrice Rushen est épatante. Quelle classe ! Géniale,chère Dame !!
Mpravo, stin, wouiman, hou,
Melvin Davis playing his Ken Smith MD signature 7 string bass guitar. An extremely skilled bassplayer.
"Extremely skilled" is an understatement😉. In my opinion Davis is the best bassist on the fusion scene at par with Abraham Laboriel (who is now retired) and if you don't include Marcus Miller as fusion (I consider Miller a funk-jazz bassist). Davis is also a gifted jazz vocalist.
Skilled is not enough to describe what this guy is able to do with his "monster groove" in each hand..
The name of the song is "4 on 6" an original Wes Montgomery tune
Rit kills it, every time
Patrice Rushen and Will Kennedy make this the best Rit band ever.
Not to forget the amazing Melvin Davis on bass! 👍💥💯
Beautyful musicians and beautyful harmonious music. Thanks!
Excellent vibrant concert with great sound!. Nice to see Patrice Rushen here as well as this awesome drummer I didn't know of, Will Kennedy, if I got his name right.
Will Kennedy has been the drummer of the Jellowjackets in the last 25 years. A fine musician, indeed.
Bass Mann
Thanks for the info.:D
i could listen to this all day every day. SO good!
I love Patrice, absolutely great.
It's monstruously awesome. Ok?
I was lucky to see the four of them play in Sydney in 2008 at the Basement: a fantastic show. But this was better What world class players ...what musical perfection
100 % pure music , they are playing and pulsing to esch others!
Love the footage starting at 31:00! Great interaction between Melvin and Will. Love that MD7. Oh so tempted to get one for myself. Splendid concert. Thanks for posting.
I love jazz!!
I love jazz as well (and rock too) but in this performance they play fusion that is more rocky than jazzy. No complaints from me! The rendition of Rio Funk is pure rock and even though there is no trace of its Latin Jazz origins this version is just to die for, and you tell all 4 members of the band are enjoying themselves in their display of energy. Apart from the bass, the interaction between Rushen's keyboards and Lee's guitar is particularly interesting, as in harmony.
This is absolutely TOP
お客さんもノリノリ〜、いいね！ リオ・ファンクのベースもノリノリ〜っからの、ソロの圧力がグイグイくる〜っ！
will kennedy is a beast!
Absolute bliss can't stop listening 😅
Fantastic. Lee plays my favorite guitar: Gibson 335. This neck , great action!
thankyou thank you thank you @Raphael Moura
Patrice Rushen is scatting unbelievable! 👍💥💯
As far as playing a mean tricky synth/replicators she certainly is. In Rio Funk she keeps up with Lee so closely that it sounds like two guitars, not keyboard and guitar. Rarely encountered such a versatile musician as she. And she can sing to boot!
@@kavemankarl2588 Yes, she's from another planet. Heard her live twice. Amazing! 🙏🔥
I love LR's live performances better than his records. No whiny saxophone! Great keyboardists! 😊😊😊
Awesome
Just awe struck, amazing music all the way through. I love that I am smiling as much as the audience such feelin' good music!!
formidable . c'est sympa de ta part lee .
LR - Freaking AMAZING. "Smoke & Mirrors"
Perfect Snare Drum!
Ear gasm!!
Great sound and performance ❤
Ufffff, que buen sonido, gracias
Melvin Davis on the bass !!!
気持ちいいです！
Frickin' happening!! Thank you!!
Великолепная музыка!
Melvin Davis SUPER!)))
47:03 Lee R.: Hey Melvin! Play that Funky Slap Bass ;)
Tom Kennedy killing it! thanks!
Tom Kennedy? He is a phantastic bassplayer, but not in this line-up. Will Kennedy is on drums, Melvin Davis on bass. Great musicians! 🙏👍💥💯
@@funklover24 You´re right! Will Kennedy. Thx.
wow
Spitze.
Como decimos aca en Mexico un musico de "adeveras" que precision que barbaro
Just amazing. Thanks for uploading!
Great concert...incredible musicianship!
amazing
2009年のライブ最高ですね〜❤😊
Patrice Rushing on keyboards. Outstanding!
Sensacional, espetacular.
I really like
that snare !
Rio Funk.. goosebumps mode: on !
Amazing
Awesome!
amaaaazjng
Alguém sabe o nome da pianista? Que Setup fenomenal
Patrice Rushen, keys
Melvin Davis, bass
Will Kennedy, drums
Lee Ritenour, guitar
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
so magical
Parabens pela "upada" do video !
Excellent
bassist is so freaking pocket!!
He absolutely is.
Melvin Davis. Monster player.
And dat drummer tho!
Davis is right up there with the likes of Marcus Miller, speed and sharp attack included. He reminds me a lot of a bassist who played with Frank Zappa for a while but whose name I forget.
I must've heard at least a dozen versions of Rio Funk but this one is by far the best rendition of it.
Maravilha!!!