While you could hear echoes of Wes Montgomery and George Benson (two of his most obvious influences), in his lyrical, mellifluous style, Mr. Breaux could take the incomparable John Coltrane’s “Impressions” and make it his own— just by putting a little something special on the top or bottom of the groove—and it would transport you to another aural dimension.

Zachary Breaux, though long at peace, would have turned 57 years old just this past Monday on June 26th. While no one can feel the devastating loss of his life as profoundly as his family, the rest of us who continue to appreciate and respect his undeniable superior musicianship, know that there never be another artist like him.

God’s blessings to your family and to the family of Eugenie Poleyeff, whose life you attempted courageously to save. Your unselfishness and sacrifices not only as a musician but also more importantly as a human being, forever will be cherished and lauded.