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About The Hallmark Sessions
Review "Hallmark Sessions" is an extraordinary release. A must for Breau fans and an important release for all jazz guitar lovers. -- Scott Yanow - All Music GuideArt of Life Records has added another essential chapter to the history of Lenny Breau with "The Hallmark Sessions". -- Steven Rosenberg - Just Jazz Guitar MagazineI think that was the cleanest, purist he ever played. It was also when Lenny developed his signature licks. -- Ray St. Germain - MusicianListening to this album makes it easy to marvel at the genius of Lenny Breau. -- Ross Porter - CBC Radio/After HoursThe wealth of material from this previously unreleased 1961 studio session by guitarist Lenny Breau is amazing. -- Ken Dryden - Chattanooga Free Press - Chattanooga, TN Product Description Recorded at Hallmark Studios in Toronto, Canada on Nov. 28, 1961, these cuts were made when Lenny Breau was only 20 years old. This is Lenny's first professionally recorded jazz session, and, until now, has never been released (the original analog reel-to-reel master tapes have been in the possession of Lenny's former manager George B. Sukornyk). In addition to several jazz standards, this includes several solo flamenco and country pieces, plus four previously unheard originals. Lenny recorded seven tracks with acoustic bassist Rick Danko and drummer Levon Helm, both former members of the group The Band, as well as six solo guitar pieces at Hallmark Studios. Includes six bonus tracks that contain the stereo versions of the trio pieces. From the Artist "The Hallmark Sessions" tapes have been stored behind several wine-racks for the last forty-one years, and since then, only listened to for the first time on June 20, 2003, with Paul G. Kohler, the Producer of this CD. Lenny's playing brought back a flood of memories, his laugh, his infectious stutter, his phenomenal ability to play Jazz, Flamenco, Country & Western, my friendship with him and the thought that I had had the privilege of having known a truly great guitarist. Lenny Breau's life was cut short. He will be missed, but not forgotten. George B. Sukornyk July 31, 2003
