One long tune : the life and music of Lenny Breau / Ron Forbes-Roberts ; foreword by Gene Lees.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Forbes-Roberts, Ron, 1953-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jazz musicians--United States--Biography.

Jazz musicians.

Guitarists--United States--Biography.

Guitarists.

Breau, Lenny.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (344 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Denton, Tex. : University of North Texas Press, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Lenny Breau (1941-1984) was called ""the greatest guitarist who ever walked the face of the earth."" Breau began playing the instrument at age seven, and went on to master many styles. His virtuosity influenced countless performers, but at the expense of his personal relationships. This book presents Breau's life story and his musical importance.

Contents:

On the trail of the lonesome pine : ca.1916-October 1948

Song of the prairie : December 1957-April 1960

Lullaby of birdland : April 1960-May 1962

Out of nowhere : November 1961-May 1963

Workin' man's blues : June 1963-December 1967

Days of wine and roses : January 1968-September 1972

Turn out the stars : December 1972-July 1976

Back in the saddle again : July 1976-May 1980

Cold, cold heart : May 1980-November 1983

Meanwhile back in LA : November 1983-August 1984.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes discography (p. 277), bibliographical references (p. 303-306), and index.

ISBN:

1-280-93344-5

9786610933440

1-57441-340-6

1-4337-1028-5

1-4294-6914-5

OCLC:

667080744