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| The Captain's Journey | ||||
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| Released | 1978 | |||
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| Genre | Jazz fusion, smooth jazz | |||
| Length | 38:35 | |||
| Label | Elektra | |||
| Producer | Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin | |||
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The Captain's Journey is the sixth studio album by guitarist Lee Ritenour, released in 1978 by Elektra Records.
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
The Press of Atlantic City noted that "it is Grusin's material that saves the album from sheer boredom." [2]
All tracks are written by Lee Ritenour except where noted
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "The Captain's Journey
| 8:03 |
| 2. | "Morning Glory" (lyrics: Bill Champlin) | 5:53 |
| 3. | "Sugarloaf Express" | 5:06 |
| 4. | "Matchmakers" | 4:53 |
| 5. | "What Do You Want?" (Don Grusin) | 5:27 |
| 6. | "That's Enough for Me" (lyrics: Patti Austin, music: Dave Grusin) | 5:24 |
| 7. | "Etude" (Dave Grusin) | 3:49 |
| Total length: | 38:35 | |
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