Concord publish ‘Lee Ritenour’s 6 String Theory’ recorded with John Scofield, Taj Mahal, Pat Martino, Joe Bonamassa, Robert Cray, Slash, George Benson, B.B. King, Steve Lukather, Mike Stern et al (2010)

Lee Ritenour‘s 6 String Theory’ is an album recorded for his 50th birthday with John Scofield, Taj Mahal, Pat Martino, Joe Bonamassa, Robert Cray, Slash, George Benson, B.B. King, Steve Lukather, Mike Stern and more and released on June 29, 2010 by Concord.

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 20/52

David Byrne & St. Vincent, Sam Moore & Blues Brothers Band, B.B. King & James Brown, Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo', Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa, Robin Gibb & Nigel Kennedy, The Corrs & Ron Wood, Jason Mraz & Sungha Jung, Eric Clapton & Ed Sheeran, Pete Townshend & Lou Reed, Andy Summers & Robert Fripp, Janet Jackson & Justin Timberlake

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Keb’ Mo’ is at New Orleans JazzFest (2014)

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This year Crossroads Festival takes place at MSG (2013)

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 14/52

Bonnie Raitt & John Hiatt, Willie Nelson & Sheryl Crow, Shakira & Blake Shelton, Emmylou Harris Joan Baez & Jackson Browne, David Bromberg & Keb Mo, Susan Tedeschi Derek Trucks & Warren Haynes, Noa & Sting, Thom Yorke Katia & Marielle Labèque , Guns N` Roses & Lenny Kravitz, Ana Popovic & Ronnie Earl, Les Paul & Steve Howe, Ringo Starr & Paul McCartney

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On Web TV today, Keb’ Mo’ ‘Live From Nashville’ (2020)

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Jorma, Keb et al celebrate David Bromberg’s birthday (2016)

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Keb’ Mo’ does it solo in Orlando (2013)

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This week In Male Balladeers 06/52

Lenny Kravitz's "Dancin' Til Dawn" leans on his funk and rock roots, carried by his multi-instrumental talents and Lenny Pickett's sultry saxophone, though its mid-tempo groove feels more atmospheric than urgent. Paul Simon’s "Wristband" pairs flamenco rhythms and Clap! Clap!'s electronic touch to craft a witty reflection on exclusivity, offering layered social commentary with subtle humor.

Father John Misty’s "I Love You, Honeybear" blends lush orchestration with ironic lyrics, while Kurt Elling reimagines "Norwegian Wood" through a jazz lens, balancing abstraction and homage. Michael Bublé's polished take on "Moondance" sticks closely to the original’s blueprint, and "My Valentine" by Paul McCartney, featuring Eric Clapton, delivers a refined yet understated personal tribute.

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