''LA Bootleg 1984'' is a live album by jazz guitarist
Lenny Breau that was recorded in 1984 and released in 2014.
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.
''30 years after his murder, jazz great nominated for a Juno Award'', The Star
Accessed September 18, 2016.
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
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) – 6:56
#" If You Could See Me Now" ( Tadd Dameron, Carl Sigman
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Early life
Born in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York to a Jewish-American family, Sigman graduated from law school and passed his bar exams to practice in ...
) – 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
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) – 7:24
#" When I Fall in Love" ( Edward Heyman, Victor Young) – 6:41
#" Four" ( Miles Davis) – 7:01
#"Lover Man
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" ( Jimmy Davis, Jimmy Sherman
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, Roger Ramirez
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Early life
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) – 6:16
#"Blues Number Two" (Breau) – 1:44
#"Noel's Theme" (Breau) – 4:29
Personnel
*Lenny Breau – guitar
*Paul Gormley – bass
*Ted Hawk – drums
Production notes:
* Randy Bachman – executive producer
*Phil deGruy
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* Phil, Kentucky, United States
* ''Phil'' (film), a 2019 film
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– recording
*Christian Stonehouse – mixing, mastering, artwork & design
*Bobby Foley, Scott Rogers, Geoff Kulawick - artwork consultants
References
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Lenny Breau albums
2014 live albums