Track Listings (10) - Disc #1| All Artists: Lenny Breau, Don Francks, Eon Henstridge Title: At the Purple Onion Members Wishing: 5 Total Copies: 0 Label: Art of Life Records Release Date: 11/16/2004 Genres: International Music, Jazz, Pop Styles: Modern Postbebop, Vocal Jazz, Bebop, Vocal Pop Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 804640100928 |
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Following in the footsteps of Lenny Breau's-"The Hallmark Sessions" CD (Art of Life AL1007-2), "At The Purple Onion" captures Lenny performing in a live trio date recorded at the Purple Onion club in Toronto, Canada in Aug... more » |
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Album Description Following in the footsteps of Lenny Breau's-"The Hallmark Sessions" CD (Art of Life AL1007-2), "At The Purple Onion" captures Lenny performing in a live trio date recorded at the Purple Onion club in Toronto, Canada in August of 1962. This 68-minute previously unreleased live recording features Canadian singer/actor Don Francks on vocals and acoustic bassist Eon Henstridge. The original analog reel-to-reel master tapes have been in the possession of Lenny's former manager, George B. Sukornyk, for over forty years. Includes liner notes by Don Francks, Joey Hollingsworth, George B. Sukornyk and Ron Forbes-Roberts author of the forthcoming biography: One Long Tune: The Life and Music of Lenny Breau. All tracks have been professionally mastered using 24-bit digital technology. Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsFans of Lenny Breau will want to check out this CD TomJ276 | Alberta, Canada | 11/26/2004 (5 out of 5 stars) "The trio's approach to standards is a bit unusual. "The Surrey With the Fringe on Top" has a bluesy flavor, along with Francks' improvised dialogue and a brief scatted detour into "On the Trail" (from Grofé's Grand Canyon Suite). Francks takes the same approach to "Tea for Two," slipping in and out of "Black Coffee" and adding a bit of scatting. Of more interest is the extended interplay between Breau and Henstridge. The last three tracks feature tap dancer and singer Joey Hollingsworth with Lenny Breau as his sole accompanist. Their interaction in Nat Adderley's soulful "Work Song" is amazing, with Breau providing a bit of percussion on his instrument as well. "Oscar's Blues" is a dazzling display of his tap dancing backed by Breau. All fans of Lenny Breau will want to check out this previously unreleased CD... " Another fine release from Art of Life Records!! C. Morze | Boise | 11/23/2004 (5 out of 5 stars) "The Purple Onion is another great release from Art of Life. The chemistry between Breau and Francks is dynamic to say the least. Lenny follows Francks on his lyrical journey matching Francks' timing impeccably. One of my favorites is Tea for Two. It's also a real treat to hear Lenny laughing and doing what he does best." Another Great LB Release from Art of Life Records Ronald Forbes-roberts | Northwest | 11/17/2004 (5 out of 5 stars) "Another real treat from ALR this one featuring Lenny early on his career. Not as polished as their 1963 Kapp recording maybe but full of the same raw, creative energy and Lenny's brilliant guitar work. Francks' approach to jazz vocal improvisation is brilliant and unique and his ad hoc skits are hilarious and still vital after over 40 years. Lenny is with him every step of the way. And speaking of steps, who knew that Lenny once backed a tap dancer as he does on this fascinating recording. Yet another dimension of the greatest guitarist who ever lived. Thanks, ALR!!"
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