| Lenny Breau | ||||
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| Released | June 1979 | |||
| Recorded | February 22, 1979 | |||
| Studio | Sound Stage, Nashville, Tennessee | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 34:22 | |||
| Label | Direct-Disk Labs | |||
| Producer | Joe Overholt | |||
| Lenny Breau chronology | ||||
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Lenny Breau is an album by Canadian guitarist Lenny Breau, released in 1979. [1]
History
Originally released on Direct-Disk Labs, it was reissued in 1995 on the Adelphi label and as Lenny Breau Trio on CD on the Genes label in 1999. [2]
Breau's friend and mentor Chet Atkins guests on "You Needed Me".
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |  
[1] |
| JazzTimes | (favorable) [2] |
Writing for Allmusic, music critic Scott Yanow called Breau "in fine form" and wrote of the album "This album gives listeners a strong example of his legendary artistry." [1] In reviewing the Adelphi reissue for JazzTimes, critic Bill Milkowski wrote "Breau demonstrates mind-boggling facility and fluidity on a jazzy interpretation of Bob Dylan's 'Don't Think Twice (It's Alright)' and on a blistering, pent-up rendition of John Coltrane's 'Mister Night.' Jazz guitarists everywhere need to check out this remarkable (and remarkably overlooked) player." [2]
Track listing
- " You Needed Me" ( Randy Goodrum) – 4:31
- " Don't Think Twice (It's All Right)" ( Bob Dylan) – 6:35
- "Mister Night" ( John Coltrane) – 4:45
- "Neptune" (Lenny Breau) – 8:32
- "Claude (Free Song)" (Breau) – 6:27
Personnel
- Lenny Breau – guitar
- Chet Atkins – guitar ("You Needed Me")
- Don Thompson – bass
- Claude Ranger – drums
References
- ^ a b c Kohler, Paul. "Lenny Breau > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved June 22, 2011.
- ^ a b c Milkowski, Bill. "Lenny Breau Trio > Review". JazzTimes. Retrieved June 22, 2011.
