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News: Radio

On the Trail of Lenny Breau - On CBC Radio

On the Trail of Lenny Breau - On CBC Radio

CBC Radio's unique weekly program called “Inside the Music"(hosted by Patti Schmidt) presents a documentary / soundscape focusing on Lenny Breau's music - keeping true to his character as much as possible, through his playing (some rarities and never before heard stuff), his voice (via archives), and narration by his son Chet Breau. Also featured are ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

This Ain't No Ukelele: Jazz Guitarists Anthony Wilson, Daniel Santiago and John Pondel

Read "This Ain't No Ukelele: Jazz Guitarists Anthony Wilson, Daniel Santiago and John Pondel" reviewed by Martin Gladu


For better or worse, the electric guitar has generally projected an image of masculinity, a certain macho quality even. Perfect examples of this are the scenes involving Steve Vai's Jack Butler character in Walter Hill's Crossroads (Columbia Pictures, 1986). Cruelly demanding, the instrument has bruised many male egos and crushed their dreams of stardom and fame.

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News: Video / DVD

DVD: Lennie Breau and Brad Terry

DVD: Lennie Breau and Brad Terry

Lenny Breau & Brad Terry Live at the Maine Festival (Art of Life). The genius guitarist and one of Breau's favorite duet partners, clarinetist and whistler Terry, are on camera for “Emily" and “Autumn Leaves" in a 1980 concert. They are heard but not seen for “Limehouse Blues" and “Make Someone Happy." The video quality is ...

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News: Video / DVD

Lenny Breau & Brad Terry-"Live at the Maine Festival" DVD Video on Art of Life Records

Lenny Breau & Brad Terry-"Live at the Maine Festival" DVD Video on Art of Life Records

Lenny Breau & Brad Terry-Live at the Maine Festival Art of Life Records DVD Video Now available. This rare video performance, which was recorded live at the Maine Festival at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine on August 2nd, 1980, features the only known existing video footage of Lenny Breau playing his acoustic seven-string guitar. Lenny and ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Oren Neiman

Read "Take Five With Oren Neiman" reviewed by AAJ Staff


Meet Oren Neiman: Born in Ramat-Gan, Israel, and raised in Toronto, Canada, and Israel, Oren grew up listening to many different kinds of music. He started playing mainly in rock bands, but soon became interested in jazz. He started studying the music, and playing in various venues around Israel.In August 2001, Oren ...

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Article: Album Review

The Nate Najar Trio: I'm All Smiles

Read "I'm All Smiles" reviewed by Matthew Warnock


Nylon-string guitarist Nate Najar channels the creative and energetic spirit of the late, great guitarist Charlie Byrd on I'm All Smiles. The album features Najar alongside Steve Boisen on bass, Chuck Redd on drums and Duduka Da Fonseca on percussion. While Najar gives ample evidence of his advanced solo guitar ability, those moments are always carefully ...

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Article: Live Review

John Geggie / Vic Juris / John Fraboni: Ottawa, Canada Feb. 28, 2009

Read "John Geggie / Vic Juris / John Fraboni: Ottawa, Canada Feb. 28, 2009" reviewed by John Kelman


John Geggie / Vic Juris / John FraboniGeggie Concert Series 08/09, #4 National Arts Centre, Fourth Stage Ottawa, Canada February 28, 2009 It's all too rare that a musician of Vic Juris' caliber comes to town. Returning to Ottawa as part of bassist John Geggie's annual Geggie Concert ...

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Article: Book Review

One Long Tune: The Life And Music of Lenny Breau

Read "One Long Tune: The Life And Music of Lenny Breau" reviewed by Elliott Simon


One Long Tune: The Life And Music Of Lenny Breau Ron Forbes-Roberts University of North Texas Press ISBN:157441210 Born on the cusp of the beat and hippie generations, guitarist Lenny Breau epitomized both but fit into neither. Hailed by many as the greatest guitarist of all time, he remains largely ...

Album

Swingin' on a Seven-String

Label: Art of Life Records
Released: 2005
Track listing: Back in Indiana; You Needed Me; Bonaparte's Retreat; I Can't Help If I'm Still in Love With You; I Love You Because; Please Release Me; Blue Moon of Kentucky; She Thinks I Still Care; I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry; Anytime; Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain (bonus track)

Album

Progressions: 100 Years Of Jazz Guitar

Label: Columbia
Released: 2005
Track listing: St. Louis Tickle; Chain Gang Blues; Savoy Blues; The Only, Only One (For Me); Add A Little Wiggle; Clowin' The Frets; California Blues; How'm I Doin' / Dinah; Who's Sorry Now; Danzon; China Boy; Minnahaha; Swingin' On The Strings; Honeysuckle Rose; Guitar Swing; Love Me Or Leave Me; Whispering; Pickin' For Patsy; Little Rock Getaway; Solo Flight; Buck Jumpin'; Twin Guitar Special; I'm Walkin' This Town; Palm Springs Jump; Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good To You; Red Cross; Ol' Man Rebop; On Green Dolphin Street; What Is This Thing Called Love; Body And Soul; My Baby Just Cares For Me; Runnin' Wild; Mountain Melody; Yardbird Suite; The Boy Next Door; Tocata; I've Got You Under My Skin; Aguas De Marco (Waters Of March); Bluesette; Midnight Blue; Unit 7; Naptown Blues; Move; Easy Living; Jean De Fleur; Night And Day; Clockwise; Just Friends; A Taste Of Honey; How Insensitive; Gypsy Queen; June 15, 1967; As We Used To Sing; Should Be Reversed; Manic Depression; Birds Of Fire; Coral; Ralph's Piano Waltz; The Prowler; Bright Size Life; Aqui, Oh; Midnight In San Juan; Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile); Inner City Blues; Thumper (Edit); Spiral; Captain Fingers; Mr. Spock; Race With The Devil On Spanish Highway; Cause We've Ended As Lovers; Church; Ron Carter; Hottentot; Postizo; Fat Time (Edit);


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