The Genius of Lenny Breau

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

Emily Hughes

Self/Interviewer

Lenny Breau

Self (archive footage)

Rich Aldahl

Self

George Benson

Self

Andy Summers

Self

Liona Boyd

Self

Leonard Cohen

Self

Pat Metheny

Self

Betty Cody

Self

Ray St. Germain

Self

Crew

John Martin

Director

John Martin

Writer

Emily Hughes

Director

Emily Hughes

Writer

Emily Hughes

Associate Producer

Emily Hughes

Researcher

John Sobol

Writer

Richard Nielsen

Writer

Bruce Claydon

Gaffer

Russ Dyck

Sound Editor

Clips & Videos

The Genius of Lenny Breau Trailer