Solo - To Bi Or Not To Bi by Bireli Lagrene - Uhune

ALBUM

Since arriving on the jazz scene barely into his teens, guitarist Bireli Lagrene has continued to dazzle listeners with his formidable technique, but this solo concert finds him breaking new ground. Lagrene's ten originals show the influence of Django Reinhardt without being mere re-creations of 1930s Gypsy swing. In the brisk "R & Bi," Lagrene is simultaneously playing percussion by tapping on his instrument. The moving ballad "Capucines" and two virtuoso pieces, "Madras Express" and the miniature "To Bi or Not to Bi," are all highlights. The most unusual track is a medley of two rock songs, Queen's "We Are the Champions" and "We Will Rock You," with the 1960s pop hit "It Was a Very Good Year," a combination that works better than it sounds, even if the middle selection comes across as filler. Highly recommended.
© Ken Dryden /TiVo

1. Sur la croisette

by Bireli Lagrene

Primary Artist: Biréli Lagrène; Main Performer
Guitar: Biréli Lagrène; Performer
Mastering: Benjamin Joubert; Production
Mixing: Laurent Binder
René Ameline; Production
Producer: Francis Dreyfus
Christian Pégand; Production
Recording: René Ameline
Philippe Simonin; Production

2. London (Soli Love)

by Bireli Lagrene

Primary Artist: Biréli Lagrène; Main Performer
Guitar: Biréli Lagrène; Performer
Mastering: Benjamin Joubert; Production
Mixing: Laurent Binder
René Ameline; Production
Producer: Francis Dreyfus
Christian Pégand; Production
Recording: René Ameline
Philippe Simonin; Production

3. R & Bi

by Bireli Lagrene

Primary Artist: Biréli Lagrène; Main Performer
Guitar: Biréli Lagrène; Performer
Mastering: Benjamin Joubert; Production
Mastering Engineer: René Ameline; Production
Mixing: Laurent Binder
René Ameline; Production
Producer: Francis Dreyfus
Christian Pégand; Production
Recording: Philippe Simonin; Production

4. We Are the Champions / We Will Rock You / It Was a Very Good Year

by Bireli Lagrene

Primary Artist: Biréli Lagrène; Main Performer
Guitar: Biréli Lagrène; Performer
Mastering: Benjamin Joubert; Production
Mastering Engineer: René Ameline; Production
Mixing: Laurent Binder
René Ameline; Production
Producer: Francis Dreyfus
Christian Pégand; Production
Recording: Philippe Simonin; Production

5. Sous les pommiers

by Bireli Lagrene

Primary Artist: Biréli Lagrène; Main Performer
Guitar: Biréli Lagrène; Performer
Mastering: Benjamin Joubert; Production
Mixing: Laurent Binder
René Ameline; Production
Producer: Francis Dreyfus
Christian Pégand; Production
Recording: René Ameline
Philippe Simonin; Production

6. Capucines

by Bireli Lagrene

Primary Artist: Biréli Lagrène; Main Performer
Guitar: Biréli Lagrène; Performer
Mastering: Benjamin Joubert; Production
Mastering Engineer: René Ameline; Production
Mixing: Laurent Binder
René Ameline; Production
Producer: Francis Dreyfus
Christian Pégand; Production
Recording: Philippe Simonin; Production

7. La belle vie

by Bireli Lagrene

Primary Artist: Biréli Lagrène; Main Performer
Guitar: Biréli Lagrène; Performer
Mastering: Benjamin Joubert; Production
Mastering Engineer: René Ameline; Production
Mixing: Laurent Binder
René Ameline; Production
Producer: Francis Dreyfus
Christian Pégand; Production
Recording: Philippe Simonin; Production

8. Madras Express

by Bireli Lagrene

Primary Artist: Biréli Lagrène; Main Performer
Guitar: Biréli Lagrène; Performer
Mastering: Benjamin Joubert; Production
Mixing: Laurent Binder
René Ameline; Production
Producer: Francis Dreyfus
Christian Pégand; Production
Recording: René Ameline
Philippe Simonin; Production

9. Amparo

by Bireli Lagrene

Primary Artist: Biréli Lagrène; Main Performer
Guitar: Biréli Lagrène; Performer
Mastering: Benjamin Joubert; Production
Mastering Engineer: René Ameline; Production
Mixing: Laurent Binder
René Ameline; Production
Producer: Francis Dreyfus
Christian Pégand; Production
Recording: Philippe Simonin; Production

10. Bar de nuit

by Bireli Lagrene

Primary Artist: Biréli Lagrène; Main Performer
Guitar: Biréli Lagrène; Performer
Mastering: Benjamin Joubert; Production
Mixing: Laurent Binder
René Ameline; Production
Producer: Francis Dreyfus
Christian Pégand; Production
Recording: René Ameline
Philippe Simonin; Production

11. To Bi or Not to Bi

by Bireli Lagrene

Primary Artist: Biréli Lagrène; Main Performer
Guitar: Biréli Lagrène; Performer
Mastering: Benjamin Joubert; Production
Mastering Engineer: René Ameline; Production
Mixing: Laurent Binder
René Ameline; Production
Producer: Francis Dreyfus
Christian Pégand; Production
Recording: Philippe Simonin; Production

12. Vague à l'âme

by Bireli Lagrene

Primary Artist: Biréli Lagrène; Main Performer
Guitar: Biréli Lagrène; Performer
Mastering: Benjamin Joubert; Production
Mixing: Laurent Binder
René Ameline; Production
Producer: Francis Dreyfus
Christian Pégand; Production
Recording: René Ameline
Philippe Simonin; Production