Lenny Breau (album)
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| Studio album by Lenny Breau | ||||
| Released | 1979 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Direct-Disk Labs | |||
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Lenny Breau is an album by Maine-born 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
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| 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
- Mis-labeled "Neptune", this is in reality "On Green Dolphin Street"
- "Claude (Free Song)" (Breau) – 6:27
- Mis-labeled as "Claude" by Breau, this is actually "The Shadow of Your Smile"
Personnel
- Lenny Breau – guitar
- Chet Atkins – guitar ("You Needed Me")
- Don Thompson – bass
- Claude Ranger – drums
References
- 1 2 3 Kohler, Paul. "Lenny Breau > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved June 22, 2011.
- 1 2 3 Milkowski, Bill. "Lenny Breau Trio > Review". JazzTimes. Retrieved June 22, 2011.