Weekly culture & leisure guide (Nov 15-22)

Music

Lee Ritenour and Friends in Shanghai and Beijing

Jazz guitarist extraordinaire Lee Ritenour and his band are performing at Blue Note in both Shanghai and Beijing as part of the Mercedes-Benz Jazz Masters Series.

Known as "Captain Fingers" for his uncommon dexterity on the guitar, Ritenour is also noted for his ingenious fusion of diverse musical styles. Since his recordings in the 1970s, the Jazz master has won one Grammy Award and gained 19 Grammy nominations under his belt.

If you go:

Nov 14-15, Blue Note in Shanghai. 3F-5F, CITIC Plaza, NO. 867, Sichuan North Road, Hongkou district, Shanghai 139-1870-6076上海市虹口區四川北路867號中信廣場3-5層

Nov 16-17, Blue Note in Beijing. 23 Qianmen East Street, Dongcheng district, Beijing 170-0000-0288 北京市東城區前門東大街23號