Lenny Breau
An outstanding jazz improviser who performed on both acoustic and electric guitars, Lenny Breau's right hand drew on classical, flamenco, and country (Travis/Atkins) finger-picking techniques. He was among the first guitarists to digest the impressionistic, post-bop chord voicings of pianist Bill Evans. Breau developed the ability to simultaneously comp chords and improvise single-string melodies, creating the illusion of two guitarists playing together. His facility with artificial harmonics remains the envy of many guitarists. Late in his career, Breau began using a seven-string guitar that extended the instrument's range in the upper register. Breau's early RCA recordings are eclectic and technically dazzling. His later work is less flashy, but communicates on a deeper level.
Born to Canadian country music singers, Lenny Breau started out playing country in a sophisticated manner. Chet Atkins himself helped Breau get an RCA recording contract in 1968. However, Breau's jazz-oriented style and remarkable technique quickly caused him to be uncategorizable. Problems with drugs made his career erratic and he is now considered an underground guitar legend. A new label (Guitararchives) was formed in 1995 specifically to release private tapes of his performances.
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14 Album, -en • Geordnet nach Bestseller
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Standard Brands
Jazz - Erschienen bei RCA - Legacy am 11.04.1994
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Five O'clock Bells / Mo' Breau
Jazz - Erschienen bei Genes am 16.07.1987
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Guitar Sounds
Pop/Rock - Erschienen bei BMG Special Products am 17.06.2008
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Swingin' On A Seven-String
Jazz - Erschienen bei Linus Entertainment am 21.06.2005
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The Velvet Touch of Lenny Breau - Live! (Live)
Jazz - Erschienen bei RCA - Legacy am 01.04.2016
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Cabin Fever
Jazz - Erschienen bei True North Records am 13.06.2014
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Live On Bourbon Street
Jazz - Erschienen bei Linus Entertainment am 07.02.2022
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The Hallmark Sessions
Jazz - Erschienen bei Linus Entertainment am 01.05.2003
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Last Sessions
Jazz - Erschienen bei Linus Entertainment am 11.11.1988
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The Living Room Tapes, Vol. 1
Jazz - Erschienen bei Musical Heritage Society am 28.06.2019
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LA Bootleg 1984
Jazz - Erschienen bei Linus Entertainment am 30.09.2014
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Boy Wonder
Jazz - Erschienen bei Linus Entertainment am 15.05.1998
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Lenny Breau - Last Sessions
Jazz - Erschienen bei Genes am 01.01.1988
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