The Genius of Lenny Breau (1999)

0.0/10 • 120 min • Documentary Music

Overview

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

Cast

George Benson

Self

Andy Summers

Self

Leonard Cohen

Self

Pat Metheny

Self

Randy Bachman

Self

Steve Vai

Self

Don Francks

Self

Burton Cummings

Self

Chet Atkins

Self

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