Lee Ritenour - 2001 - A Twist of Marley 

[Tribute to Bob Marley] 

Type: Studio Album
Genre: Smooth Jazz / Crossover Jazz
Original Release: 2001 GRP Records
Audio CD Release: 2001 GRP Records [UCCR-1003]
Total Playtime: 01:04:04

01. [05:23] Exodus
02. [05:18] I Shot the Sheriff
03. [05:00] Get Up Stand Up
04. [06:07] No Woman No Cry
05. [05:33] Is This Love
06. [04:53] Redemption Song
07. [04:16] Jamming
08. [04:34] Waiting in Vain
09. [05:04] Turn Your Lights Down Low
10. [04:24] So Much Trouble
11. [04:43] Could You Be Loved
12. [04:26] Stir It Up
13. [04:23] Get Up Stand Up [RnB version]
...[CD version with bonus track]
14. [__:__] I Shot the Sherrif [remix]

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Featuring:
- Lee Ritenour Guitar
- Gerald Albright (7) Alto Saxophone
- Marc Antoine (11) Acoustic Guitar
- Patti Austin (11) Vocal
- Dave Grusin (3, 9) Piano
- Richard Bona (6, 12, 13) Percussion, Vocal
- Michael Brecker (1, 6, 13) Tenor Saxophone
- Rick Braun (10) Trumpet
- Jonathan Butler (4) Vocal, Guitar
- Melvin Davis (1-4, 7)
- Digz Vocal
- Will Downing (5) Vocal
- Sonny Emory (1-3, 7) Drums
- Lisa Fischer (1, 4, 9)
- Jerry Hey (3, 5, 7) Trumpet, Flugelhorn
- Dan Higgins (3, 5, 7, 10-12) Flute, Tenor Saxophone
- Will Kennedy (4) Drums
- Kate Markowitz (8) Background Vocals
- Phil Perry Vocal
- Maxi Priest (2, 8) Vocal
- Bill Reichenbach (5, 7, 10) Trombone
- Jochem Van der Saag (1, 3-13) Bass, Synthesizer, Vocal, Programming, Keyboards
- Steve Tavaglione (9, 13) Soprano Saxophone, EWI
- Carmen Twillie (9) Background Vocals
- Larry Williams (3-4, 10) Synthesizer
- Cassio Duarte

Recorded at Starlight Studios
Produced by Lee Ritenour

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- À Twist of Jobim (1997) [Tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim]
- A Twist of Marley (2001) [Tribute to Bob Marley]
- A Twist of Motown (2003) [Tribute to 'Motown']

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- Review at blazplavi-guitarmusic.blogspot.com
Lee Ritenour unveils a new chapter in the legacy of Bob Marley with the release of A Twist of Marlet, a collection of that artist's songs that are sung and played by some of contemporary jazz' hottest stars. Ritenour expands on Marley's essence gleaned from the experiences of such international stars as Jonathan Butler, guitarist Marc Antoine, Gerald Albright, Patti Austin, Richard Bona, Rick Braun, Michael Brecker, Will Downing, Lisa Fischer, Dave Grusin, Phil Perry, and Maxi Priest. They cover such great songs as "Exodus," with Lisa Fischer wailing the lead vocals over samples from Bob Marley & the Wailers. This song is so emotional, so awesome, and features that penetrating cry from the inner recesses of her heart and soul. Ritenour has also added the melodic vocals of Maxi Priest on "Waiting in Vain" and the controversial "I Shot the Sheriff," with a fresh contemporary jazz perspective. On the radio hit "Get Up, Stand Up," Lee Ritenour's smooth guitar playing replaces Marley's vocals on the melody but he hasn't lost one iota of the song's omnipresent civil rights theme. His guitar stylings weep softly and gently and then gain in strength and resilience, symbolizing the significance of Marley and Peter Tosh's heartfelt lyrics. On the R&B version of the same song, Jochem and Digz interpret it their way and do a great take on this soul jazz rendition. Both Will Downing and Jonathan Butler bring credibility to the project with their soulful takes on "Is This Love" and "No Woman No Cry." Lee Ritenour's homage to the artist, composer, and humanitarian is derived from his appreciation of Marley's ability to touch him in many ways and his blend of contemporary jazz with Marley's pure reggae, ska. and soulful beats is skillfully realized. A Twist of Marley is a unique gift to the music world and to present and future fans of Bob Marley.

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- Review by Dave Hughes - allaboutjazz.com
Lee Ritenour made quite a splash four years ago with his A Twist of Jobim CD, in which he pulled together a rotating cast of all-stars to offer a program of contemporary jazz updates of classics from the Antonio Carlos Jobim songbook. He’s used the same formula for his latest offering, A Twist of Marley. The results are, well, interesting. It doesn’t hue as closely to the contemporary jazz format as the Jobim tribute, nor is it that close to reggae. It creates its own middle ground. There’s a definite native African influence on some cuts, such as “Redemption Song,” which features the vocals, bass, and African hand drums of Richard Bona, and “No Woman No Cry,” which features South African guitarist and singer Jonathan Butler. There’s a higher concentration of vocals throughout the program, often leaning towards soul/R&B, by vocalists such as Will Downing (“Is This Love”), Patti Austin (“Could You Be Loved”), and Phil Perry (“Stir It Up”). Maxi Priest returns for a new take on “Waiting in Vain” (this originally appeared as a somewhat out-of-place vocal inclusion on Ritenour’s Wes Montgomery tribute Wes Bound ) as well as “I Shot the Sheriff.”
A read through the who’s-who personnel list gives you some idea what to expect. Michael Brecker offers tasty tenor on “Exodus” and “Redemption Song.” Rick Braun floats his recognizable muted trumpet on a bed of background horns and background vocals on “So Much Trouble.” The fact that so many contributors appear on just one or a few songs indicates just how constantly the landscaping changes throughout the album. The new wildcard here is Jochem van der Saag, who provides much of the keyboards, synthesizers, programming, bass, and vocals throughout the album. While there is plenty of programming here, van der Saag manages to steer clear of formula and cliche most of the time and can claim some of the credit for the new ground that is broken here.
This is one of those CDs that doesn’t impress on first listening, but you will continue to hear new things on subsequent playings. Maybe it’s because much of what’s on this disc is different from what we’re used to hearing from Ritenour and it takes some warming up to. Part of my initial tepid reaction might also have to do with the fact that, admittedly, I am not that familiar with the music of Bob Marley or the reggae genre in general. But Ritenour certainly deserves credit for offering up something new to open our ears and stretch our horizons. (GRP 314 549 787)