The Genius of Lenny Breau
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
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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
