Movie Description
The Genius of Lenny Breau
(1999)Overview
This documentary explores and celebrates the all-too-short, heartbreaking but triumphant life and unworldly talent of Lenny Breau, considered by many to have been the greatest guitar player of all time. Long before the term "fusion" was coined, Lenny was melting musical boundaries to produce original pieces that borrowed from styles as diverse as jazz, classical and flamenco. Through a combination of never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with family and colleagues, viewers are offered a close-up look at a sensitive, selfless but flawed musical genius who redefined what the guitar could do. - Telefilm Canada
Featured Crew
- Director : John Martin,Emily Hughes
- Writer : John Martin,Emily Hughes,John Sobol,Richard Nielsen
- Editor : Greg West
- Cast : Emily Hughes,Lenny Breau,Rich Aldahl,George Benson,Andy Summers,Liona Boyd,Leonard Cohen,Pat Metheny,Betty Cody,Ray St. Germain,Randy Bachman,Scott Paige,Tad Greene,Steve Vai,Don Francks,Ian Henstridge,Bob Erlendson,Burton Cummings,Chet Atkins,Mike Stern,Phil Upchurch,Chet Breau,Richard Breau,Denny Breau,Bobby Breau,Rachel Caty,Gene Lees,Tal Farlow,John Pisano
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Facts
Original TitleThe Genius of Lenny Breau
Status Released
Release Information
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1999-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 00m
Production CompaniesSleeping Giants Productions,Buffalo Gal Pictures
Genres
- Documentary
- Music
