{"product_id":"lee-ritenour-captain-fingers","title":"Lee Ritenour – Captain Fingers","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"84\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eLee Ritenour – Captain Fingers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"469\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eCaptain Fingers\u003c\/em\u003e is the breakthrough 1977 album from virtuoso guitarist \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLee Ritenour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, widely regarded as one of the defining recordings of jazz fusion and contemporary jazz. Combining dazzling technical ability with melodic songwriting and irresistible grooves, the album cemented Ritenour's reputation as one of the finest guitarists of his generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eBlending jazz, funk, Latin influences, and sophisticated pop sensibilities, \u003cem data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eCaptain Fingers\u003c\/em\u003e features an all-star lineup of musicians and showcases Ritenour's fluid guitar style, expressive phrasing, and impeccable musicianship. The album balances energetic fusion workouts with beautifully atmospheric compositions, making it a favourite among both jazz enthusiasts and audiophiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eThe title track \u003cem data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eCaptain Fingers\u003c\/em\u003e has become one of Ritenour's signature pieces, celebrated for its infectious groove and stunning guitar performance. 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