Five O'Clock Bells
Lenny Breau · 1979
36 min · 8 tracks · classical music
Lenny Breau's intricate guitar work intertwines jazz, flamenco, and classical influences, creating a serene yet complex auditory landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Days of Wine & Roses — This track perfectly encapsulates Breau's ability to fuse jazz harmonics with lyrical melodies, showcasing his technical skill and emotional expression.
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My Funny Valentine — Breau's rendition transforms this standard into a deeply introspective piece, highlighting his nuanced phrasing and intricate fingerpicking style.
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Five O'Clock Bells — The title track features a reflective mood that captures the essence of the album, combining melodic beauty with rhythmic complexity that defines Breau's artistry.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Little Blues
The bridge shifts from a somber tone to a more uplifting melody, creating an unexpected sense of hope amidst the blues.
This transition not only showcases Breau's mastery of contrasting emotions but also reflects the underlying theme of resilience present throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Days of Wine & Roses 4:42
- 2 Toronto 5:46
- 3 Amy (For Cinde) 2:26
- 4 Other Places Other Times 4:20
- 5 Five O'Clock Bells 3:15
- 6 Little Blues 3:43
- 7 My Funny Valentine 6:12
- 8 Visions 6:08
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