Lenny Breau
USA
Born: 05 August 1941
Died: 12 August 1984
Genres: Jazz
Styles: Post-Bop, Hard Bop, Modal Music, Bop
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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 car...
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Influenced by
- Chet Atkins (117)
- Bill Evans (88)
- Tal Farlow (3)
Performed Songs By
- Cole Porter (2)
- Victor Young (0)
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