American jazz guitarist with a penchant for Brazilian rhythms, active since 1976 and nominated for countless Grammys.

Much of his output has appeared on GRP, along with collaborations with label-mate Dave Grusin. He contributed guitar on Tom Browne's "Funkin' For Jamaica" and is a former member of fusion band Fourplay.

He released his debut album, "First Course" in 1976, followed by: "Sugar Loaf Express" (1977), "Captain Fingers" (1977), "Gentle Thoughts" (1977), "The Captain's Journey" (1978), "Friendship" (1978), "Feel the Night" (1979), "Rio" (1979), "Friendship" (1979), "Rit" (1981), "Rit 2" (1982), "On the Line" (1983), "Banded Together" (1984), "Harlequin, with Dave Grusin" (1985), "Earth Run" (1986), "Portrait" (1987), "Festival" (1988), "Color Rit" (1989), "Stolen Moments" (1990), "Collection" (1991), "Wes Bound" (1993), "Larry & Lee, with Larry Carlton" (1995), "Alive in L.A." (1997), "This Is Love" (1998), "Two Worlds" (2000), "Rit's House" (2002), "World of Brazil" (2003), "Overtime" (2005), "Smoke 'n' Mirrors" (2006), "Amparo, with Dave Grusin" (2008), "6 String Theory" (2010), "Rhythm Sessions" (2012), "A Twist of Rit" (2015), plus 2020's: "Dreamcatcher".