One Long Tune

Chet Atkins called Lenny Breau (1941-1984) the greatest guitarist who ever walked the face of the earth. Breau's astonishing virtuosity influenced countless performers but unfortunately it came at the expense of his personal relationships. Forbes-Roberts analyzes Breau and his recordings to reveal an enormously gifted man and the inner workings of his music.[A] thorough and fascinating biography which includes a discography and analysis of Breau's recordings.-Toronto Globe and Mail Forbes-Roberts does a credible job of depicting the variables that fostered Breau's total devotion to his instrument and subsequent descent into heroin addiction. Where Forbes-Roberts does his best work though is in his technical explanations of Breau's unique guitar system and his comprehensive critical analyses of the artist's recording sessions.-All About JazzForbes-Roberts walks the line between adulation and research music nerd and general interest reporter with aplomb and most importantly delivers a very readable account of a personality most readers should find endearing (if heartbreaking) even if they'd never previously heard of Breau.-Boston PhoenixThe author has delivered a comprehensive well-written book that evokes both sympathy and admiration for [Breau] with painstaking documentation of his technical approach.-The Toronto StarAbout the Author:RON FORBES-ROBERTS is an award-winning journalist and a contributing editor to Acoustic Guitar Magazine. He is a career musician with a degree in classical guitar and lives in Vancouver British Columbia. GENE LEES's many important books on jazz include Cats of Any Color: Jazz Black and White.