Lenny Breau – Master Class DVD
Publisher – Guitarchives

Guitarchives has released a DVD of rare footage of Lenny Breau conducting a master class at the University of Southern California back in July of 1982. Lenny had his custom 7 string guitar that he’d had built for him by Kirk Sand. Kirk decided to film the session, and the results can be seen on this DVD.

The footage is an amature production shot with one camera, and truth be told, not the best sound or lighting. However, what is lacking in production quality is made up for in the intimacy of the moment. Imagine watching an old home movie but it’s Lenny Breau playing in your living room. Breau plays a selection of songs including Stella by Starlight, The Nearness of You and Vison, stops to answer questions and explain technique, and all the while dazzels the viewer with his effortless technique and unique approach to the guitar.

This one may not be for everyone, but I think it’s safe to say that any guitar player or Breau fan will appreciate the chance to be a fly on the wall and see Lenny Breau up close and personal doing what he did best… playing fantastic jazz guitar!

Coming soon… The JazzTO review of Guitarchives Lenny Breau Mosaic CD.