But what about Bireli Langrene??!

**ozone** · 02-11-2011, 01:06 PM

I discovered Bireli about 4 years ago. He's the real deal. Speed, technique, melody, style... What a wonderful player.

**DougRaneyFan** · 02-23-2011, 05:29 PM

Oh yeah, Bireli is the real deal when it comes to gypsy! His phrasing is pure gypsy. However i think a guy like Jimmy Rosenberg plays with more feeling and passion

but one can't deny bireli's obvious talent!

**nado64** · 02-24-2011, 04:44 AM

I've had the chance to see him many times. (gypsy project, duet with sylvain luc,...). I can say he's an E.T.!

The last time I see him, he played classic jazz.
He played bass, singed "fly me to the moon" with a beautiful voice, played Elvis Presley, advertising music, jazz standards and the show is ended with an amazing improvisation in "chord melody" (two hands on the neck and he picks the strings with the little finger).

More than his velocity, I think his power is he manages to communicate with the public only with his guitar.

**manu68** · 02-24-2011, 07:32 AM

I have seen him many times in concert in Alsace, the part of France he is coming from. I have the chance to live for many years in this beautiful region too. He seems to appreciate to come and play in small venues here, which is a big chance for us.

The man is absolutely incredible. Everytime , it is a shock, even if you are prepared to a shock

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He is a true genious as Jazz guitarist, so as the musicians with him.

If he comes in your neighbourhood, please don't miss the opportunity to see him live. Everytime a great moment.

**bahama** · 02-26-2011, 06:18 PM

Loved him yrs ago when he was the young phenom. Cherokee clip is great. thanks

**JoshGuitar** · 05-21-2012, 08:00 PM

Bireli is the most unusual of players, a master of all styles, and he can sing as well. I personally think it's his phenomenal technique that can be off-putting, he's just too good. The first Bireli I heard I disliked because I'm not a big gypsy jazz fan, I then heard him do Isn't She Lovely, and I just couldn't get into his playing. I then tried out his 'Standards' album, and I loved his playing! Hated his tone, it sounded too processed and not natural. I then heard his Sinatra album 'Blue Eyes' loved his playing...but not his singing. I have the same problem when Benson sings.

If anyone has any Lagrene recommendations though...

I think he just has too much to give.

**fumblefingers** · 05-21-2012, 09:38 PM

too much to give, or can't find his sweet spot?

i didn't know that he did all of those things, but it sounds to me like he's trying to get his career on a solid track. i don't follow him so maybe i'm wrong.

regardless, a jazz guitar career sure ain't what it used to be.