Guitarists · 1941–1984

Lenny Breau

Canadian-American guitarist (1941–1984)

Born: 5 August 1941
Auburn
Died: 12 August 1984
Los Angeles
Country: United States
Active: 1956–
Record labels: RCA Records, Adelphi Records
Discography: 2 albums

Biography

Lenny Breau was a jazz musician who played guitar and seven-string guitar. Lenny Breau was born on 5 August 1941 in Auburn and died on 12 August 1984 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz, classical music and country music. Record labels: RCA Records and Adelphi Records. The discography here lists 2 albums, from “Standard Brands” (1981) to “At the Purple Onion” (2004). Honours include Canadian Music Hall of Fame (1997).

Leonard Harold Breau (August 5, 1941 – August 12, 1984) was an American-Canadian guitarist. He blended many styles of music, including jazz, country, classical, and flamenco. Inspired by country guitarists like Chet Atkins, Breau used fingerstyle techniques not often used in jazz guitar. By using a seven-string guitar and approaching the guitar like a piano, he opened up possibilities for the instrument.

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