Breakfast In The Field was an early (1981) example of the kind of instrumental album guitar-wizard Michael Hedges would soon become known for. Strong from top to bottom, the CD reveals Hedges melodicism and elegance prior to his unbelievable display of percussive effects that would come to the forefront on subsequent albums such as "Aerial Boundaries". His fingerstyle technique rules the sonic landscape here, on cuts such as "Layover", "Peg Leg Speed King" and the title track. "The Funky Avocado", for its part, reveals a bit of what Hedges had in store for the future. Hedges is accompanied in places by pianist George Winston and bassist Michael Manring, while some cuts are pure Michael. Breakfast In The Field, along with "Aerial Boundaries" are essential listening for fans of Hedges remarkable beginnings.
| 1 | Layover Instrumental Guitar | 2:36 |
| 2 | The Happy Couple Instrumental Guitar | 3:23 |
| 3 | Eleven Small Roaches Instrumental Guitar | 3:01 |
| 4 | The Funky Avocado Instrumental Guitar | 2:10 |
| 5 | Baby Toes Instrumental Guitar | 2:12 |
| 6 | Breakfast In The Field Instrumental Guitar | 2:28 |
| 7 | Two Days Old Instrumental Guitar | 4:48 |
| 8 | Peg Leg Speed King Instrumental Guitar | 3:22 |
| 9 | The Unexpected Visitor Instrumental Guitar | 2:49 |
| 10 | Silent Anticipations Instrumental Guitar | 3:21 |
| 11 | Lenono Instrumental Guitar | 3:55 |
