Lee Ritenour

In a career that spans five decades and more than 40 albums, Lee Ritenour has become a true guitar legend. From one of his first sessions at 16 with the Mamas and Papas to accompanying Lena Horne and Tony Bennett at 18, his storied career is highlighted by a Grammy Award win for his 1986 collaboration with Dave Grusin — Harlequin; 17 Grammy nominations; numerous No. 1 spots in guitar polls and the prestigious “Alumnus of the Year” award from USC.