Joshua Breakstone Discography

1986 (age 31)

The Joshua Breakstone Quintet

Pepper Adams, baritone sax; Kenny Barron, piano; Joshua Breakstone, guitar; Dennis Irwin, bass; Keith Copeland, drums.

ERAS Studio, NYC, February 19, 1986

OblivionContemporary C-14025
It's Easy To Remember-
My Heart Stood Still-
Even Steven-
To Monk With Love-
Bird Song-

* Contemporary C-14025   The Joshua Breakstone Quintet - Echoes   1987

1987

Joshua Breakstone Featuring Tommy Flanagan And Jimmy Knepper

Jimmy Knepper, trombone; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Joshua Breakstone, guitar; Dave Shapiro, bass; Keith Copeland, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 11, 1987

The ThumbContemporary C-14040
I Know Why-
The Way You Look Tonight-
Childsplay-
Evening Star-
Just Open Your Heart-
BossallegroContemporary CCD-14040-2

* Contemporary C-14040, CCD-14040-2   Joshua Breakstone Featuring Tommy Flanagan And Jimmy Knepper - Evening Star   1988

1989

The Joshua Breakstone Quartet Featuring Kenny Barron

Kenny Barron, piano; Joshua Breakstone, guitar; Dennis Irwin, bass; Kenny Washington, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 18, 1989

Self-Portrait In SwingContemporary C-14050
Count Your Blessings-
Will You Still Be Mine-
Some Enchanted Evening-
If Ever I Would Leave You-
Don't Take Your Love From Me-
SaliswayContemporary CCD-14050-2
Personality-

* Contemporary C-14050, CCD-14050-2   The Joshua Breakstone Quartet Featuring Kenny Barron - Self-Portrait In Swing   1989

1990

Joshua Breakstone Trio

Joshua Breakstone, guitar; Dennis Irwin, bass; Kenny Washington, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 30, 1990

K15-3444Contemporary CCD-14062-2
Where Or When-
I Talk To The Trees-
All Alone-
The Moment I Knew-
John's Abbey-
Medley: Monk's Mood (guitar solo) / Pannonica-
Day By Day-

* Contemporary CCD-14062-2   Joshua Breakstone Trio - 9 By 3   1991

1991

Joshua Breakstone Quartet Featuring Kenny Barron

Kenny Barron, piano; Joshua Breakstone, guitar; Dennis Irwin, bass; Kenny Washington, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 26, 1991

Lullaby Of The LeavesPaddle Wheel (J) KICJ 79
Telstar-
Ram-Bunk-Shush-
Perfidia-
Walk Don't Run-
A Taste Of Honey-
Apache-
Caravan-
Slaughter On 10th Avenue-
Blue Star-

* Paddle Wheel (J) KICJ 79   Joshua Breakstone Quartet - Walk Don't Run   1991
= Evidence ECD 22058-2   -   1993

1992

Joshua Breakstone Quartet

Kenny Barron, piano #1-6; Joshua Breakstone, guitar; Dennis Irwin, bass #1-9; Kenny Washington, drums #1-9.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June, 1992

1.I Want To Hold Your HandPaddle Wheel (J) KICJ 122, KICJ 365
2.I'll Follow The Sun-
3.If I Fell-
4.From Me To You-
5.In My Life-
6.Here, There And Everywhere-
7.I Should Have Known BetterPaddle Wheel (J) KICJ 122
8.With A Little Help From My Friends-
9.Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)-
10.You've Got To Hide Your Love Away-

Kenny Barron, piano #1-4; Joshua Breakstone, guitar; Dennis Irwin, bass; Kenny Washington, drums.

1.Penny LanePaddle Wheel (J) KICJ 123, KICJ 365
2.Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da-
3.Hey Jude-
4.I Will-
5.While My Guitar Gently WeepsPaddle Wheel (J) KICJ 123
6.All You Need Is Love-
7.Oh! Darling-
8.Golden Slumbers-
9.Two Of Us-
10.Lady Madonna-

* Paddle Wheel (J) KICJ 122   Joshua Breakstone - The Compositions Of The Beatles Vol. 1: I Want To Hold Your Hand (red album)   1992
* Paddle Wheel (J) KICJ 365   Joshua Breakstone - Jazz Meets The Beatles   1999
* Paddle Wheel (J) KICJ 123   Joshua Breakstone - The Compositions Of The Beatles Vol. 2: Oh! Darling (blue album)   1992

1993

Joshua Breakstone Quartet

Kenny Barron, piano; Joshua Breakstone, guitar; Ray Drummond, bass; Keith Copeland, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 29, 1993

Falling In Love With LovePaddle Wheel (J) KICJ 169
Remember-

same session.

Sittin' On The Thing With MingCapri Records Ltd. 74042-2
Baltimore-
Funny-
About You-
Down At Roger's Place-
Crazy (By Willie Nelson)-
Exit 6-
A Simple Song For A Simple Time-

* Paddle Wheel (J) KICJ 169   Joshua Breakstone - Remembering Grant Green   1993
= Evidence ECD 22146-2   -   1996
* Capri Records Ltd. 74042-2   Joshua Breakstone - Sittin' On The Thing With Ming   1994

Joshua Breakstone Trio

Jack McDuff, Hammond B-3 organ; Joshua Breakstone, guitar; Al Harewood, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 5, 1993

Street Of DreamsPaddle Wheel (J) KICJ 169
Grantstand-
Moon River-
Green's Greenery-
Idle Moments-

* Paddle Wheel (J) KICJ 169   Joshua Breakstone - Remembering Grant Green   1993
= Evidence ECD 22146-2   -   1996

1996 (age 41)

The Joshua Breakstone Trio

Joshua Breakstone, guitar; Dennis Irwin, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 11, 1996

Let's Call ThisDouble-Time Records DTRCD-121
Work-
Wee See-
Reflections-
Monk's Dream-
I Mean You-
Ruby, My Dear-
Eronel-
Brilliant Corners-
Humph-

* Double-Time Records DTRCD-121   Joshua Breakstone - Let's Call This Monk!   1997