Vinyl LP Collection Limited edition

The ultimate gift for fans of Lee Ritenour, this Limited-Edition, Individually Numbered Box-Set contains five classic albums by the renowned guitarist, all released during the height of his career as a solo artist. Earth Run (1986), Portrait (1987), Festival (1988), Color Rit (1989) and the GRAMMY® Award-nominated Wes Bound (1993), which has never before been released on vinyl. These albums have each been remastered, pressed on audiophile-quality 180-gram vinyl and restored with original artwork and liner notes. An extensive, accompanying book contains new liner notes by Ritenour, plus never-before-seen photos from his personal collection, showcasing a storied career, which began at the age of 16 as a session guitarist for the Mamas and the Papas, who dubbed him "Captain Fingers" for demonstrating incredible dexterity. Throughout the next decade, Ritenour became one of the most prolific session guitarists, working with the likes of Steely Dan, Pink Floyd, Aretha Franklin and Quincy Jones. Ritenour's solo work has earned him a GRAMMY Award and 19 GRAMMY nominations. He has recorded more than 40 albums that have yielded 35 chart songs, and he is widely recognized as one of the best guitarists of his generation. The Vinyl LP Collection includes such personnel as Academy Award-winning composer Dave Grusin, GRAMMY Award-winning pianist Alan Broadbent, and GRAMMY Award-winning composer David Foster, plus legendary saxophonist Kenny G and celebrated Brazilian artist Caetano Veloso.