Rio is an album by jazz guitarist Lee Ritenour, recorded in New York City, Santa Barbara, and Rio de Janeiro, originally titled Lee Ritenour in Rio. It was released in 1979 in Japan on JVC Records, then in 1982 in the U.S. on Elektra/Musician Records, then on GRP in 1985 with a different album cover and track sequence.

Critical reception

The Boston Globe wrote: "The sound is glorious. Each instrument is perfectly defined; the drums are crisp; the bells are like crystal."

Track listing

All titles composed by Lee Ritenour except where noted

Personnel

Production

1985 release listing

GRP Reissue Credits

Chart performance