Zachary Breaux
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| Zachary Breaux | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 26, 1960 |
| Origin | Port Arthur, Texas |
| Died | February 20, 1997 |
| Genre(s) | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Jazz guitar |
| Years active | 1969-1997 |
| Label(s) | NYC Records Zebra Records |
Zachary Breaux (June 26, 1960 - February 20, 1997)[1] was an American jazz guitarist, influenced by George Benson and Wes Montgomery[2] and best remembered for his soul-jazz work. He played with many notable jazz musicians during his career, including Roy Ayers, Stanley Turrentine, Jack McDuff, Lonnie Liston Smith, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Donald Byrd.[1][2]
[edit] Biography
Zachary Breaux was born on June 26, 1960 in Port Arthur, Texas. He began playing at the age of 9 and after graduating from Lincoln High School, he studied music composition at North Texas State University[1]. In 1984, he moved to New York, where he spent 6 years in the band of vibist Roy Ayers[1]. He was signed to Zebra Records in 1996[2], but died on February 20, 1997 at the age of 36 while on holiday in Miami Beach. He was trying to save the life of another swimmer, Eugenia Poleyeff, caught by a riptide.[3]
[edit] Discography
- Groovin' (1992, NYC Records)
- Laid Back (1994, NYC Records)
- Uptown Groove (1997, Zebra Records)
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Mark Gilbert: 'Breaux, Zachary', Grove Music Online ed. L. Macy (Accessed 5 November 2007), <http://www.grovemusic.com>
- ^ a b c "Henderson", "Alex". "Zachary Breaux", All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2007-11-05.
- ^ "Zachary Breaux, 36, Jazz Recording Artist", New York Times, March 2, 1997. Retrieved on 2007-11-05.
