Released September 30, 2014 Label Linus Entertainment Release date 30 September 2014 Producer Randy Bachman | Length 1:06:27 Artist Lenny Breau Genre Jazz | |
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Recorded June 4, 1984 at Donte's, Hollywood, California Nominations Juno Award for Jazz Album of the Year: Solo Similar Lenny Breau albums, Other albums | ||
LA Bootleg 1984 is a live album by guitarist Lenny Breau, recorded in 1984 and released in 2014.
Contents
History
The album was recorded live at Donte's in Hollywood, California, shortly before Breau was murdered. After a long struggle with drug abuse, Breau was finally sober. He was accompanied by Ted Hawk on drums and Paul Gormley on bass. The tapes for the performance were obtained by Randy Bachman who has developed a large archive of Breau's works. The album was nominated for best solo jazz album of the year at the 2015 Canadian Juno Awards.
Reception
Music critic David Farrell of New Canadian Music wrote of the album, "The audio clarity is first rate on this 60+ minute set, and Lenny dazzles in front of a willingly submissive bass/drums rhythm section. Chet Atkins once called Lenny “the greatest guitar player in the world". This recording shows why."
Track listing
- "I Love You" (Cole Porter) – 6:56
- "If You Could See Me Now" (Tadd Dameron, Carl Sigman) – 7:07
- "Blues Number One" (Lenny Breau) – 2:05
- "Stella by Starlight" (Ned Washington, Victor Young) – 11:19
- "Days Gone By" (Don Thompson) – 5:25
- "There Will Never Be Another You" (Mack Gordon, Harry Warren) – 7:24
- "When I Fall in Love" (Edward Heyman, Victor Young) – 6:41
- "Four" (Miles Davis) – 7:01
- "Lover Man" (R. Ramirez) – 6:16
- "Blues Number Two" (Breau) – 1:44
- "Noel's Theme" (Breau) – 4:29
Personnel
Production notes:
Songs
1I Love You6:57
2If You Could See Me Now7:08
3Blues Number One2:05