Please visit the MySpace Group dedicated to Lenny Breau:
http://groups.myspace.com/AllThingsLenny
Influences
Chet Atkins, Barney Kessel, Johnny Smith, Kenny Burrell, Tal Farlow, Bill Evans, Sabicas, Bob Erlandson, Joe Pass, John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Ravi Shankar.
Join "All Things Lenny". A MySpace Group Dedicated to Lenny Breau.
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Best known for his stunning, crystalline octave harmonic arpeggios, Lenny Breau possessed one of the most comprehensive musical vocabularies in the history of the instrument. Although he will no doubt be most remembered for his talents as a solo artist, he was an expert jazz ensemble player who felt equally comfortable with country, flamenco. In a solo improvisational context, he could transform a familiar jazz standard into an extended tonal painting, complete with changes in meter and mood, rich harmonies, and introspective sections offset by formidable technical displays. A student of jazz, classical, and country styles, as well as more exotic forms such as flamenco and East Indian music, he had a vast array of sounds and textures at his disposal.
One of the cornerstones of the Breau style was his uncanny ability to play chords with his right-hand thumb and first two fingers, while superimposing single-note lines with the third finger and pinky. Early. explorations of Chet Atkins' right-hand approach led him to master the coordination of two distinct parts and develop the skill to emphasize a voice at will. He occasionally added a bass line to this concept, resulting in a mind-boggling three-voice tapestry that made an indelible impression on all who heard it.
For a musician as unique and innovative as Breau, he was probably the most underrecorded guitarist in the history of jazz. His inability to sustain an active career resulted in him being known primarily to guitarists. Unfortunately, he had yet to make the definitive work representing his vast talents. Of the eight LPs under his own name, only four remain in print: Five O 'Clock Bells, Mo ' Breau, Minors Aloud, and Srandard Brands. However, there has been talk of his first two albums being reissued, and arrangements are being made to make available some previously unreleased material. Lenny appears on two tracks on Phil Upchurch's soon-to-be-released album on JAM.
On August 12, 1984, he was found dead in a Los Angeles swimming pool on top of his apartment building. An autopsy revealed that he had been strangled and it shocked all that knew the kind hearted "little guy"; the murder is still unsolved today. Chet Atkins said of his longtime friend: "He was a great fingerstylist with fathomless knowledge. His legend will continue to inspire future generations." All who knew Lenny will remember him as a softspoken man with a warm sense of humor. For being such a musical giant, he had no pretenses and was always more than willing to share his knowledge with fellow guitarists. And like so many artists, he received little in return for what he gave the world. But for those touched by his exceptional music, Lenny will live forever.
We all know all too well that it is difficult for an indie band to get air plays on radio. Meermusic (The Fame Game ) is a site that provides an opportunity for indie bands to get a chance to be aired on radio across the USA and around the world based on merit i.e. the number of votes and review points the song receives.
Please help Rockizoid's song "All Your Fault" get on Radio!
Every vote counts! currently this song is in number 4 position in the Green Room, we need more votes and reviewers to get this song to the next lever which is the Q show where it'll be aired on radio.
Please take a moment to visit www.meermusic.com/rockizoid and vote for the song "All Your Fault"
And if your band has a song on Meermusic, please send us a note to let us know, we would love to vote and review your songs too.
Thank you for your friendship! Rockizoid is founded by Denny DeMarchi, he is the keyboard player and guitarist for Dolores O’Riordan of The Cranberries.
Please drop by our page to listen to Rockizoid’s song “All your fault” we think he sounds a little like Bono of U2 in this really cool song.
Rockizoid has a new music video called “Weaken Me”. This music video was filmed by Denny as a do-it-yourself project using his handheld video recorder. We think he did an amazing job!
Thank you for Adding Rockizoid Fans. Fans of Rockizoid.
If you like George Benson, Larry Carlton, Norman Brown and Nick Colionne then you'll love DREW DAVIDSEN! Join Drew's Mailiing List and get a FREE DOWNLOAD from his new album THIS JOURNEY! Visit Drew on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/drewdavidsen
Come check out the new music video by Tilbury Graffiti Gang. Recorded at Gems Records Filmed by Aaron Fulber Produced by James Iverson GemsRecords.ca The Best Ears Around, Great View, Better Sound
