Biréli Lagrène

The Profile

French jazz guitarist renowned for virtuosic gypsy jazz and adventurous fusion, Lagrène emerged in the early 1980s as a prodigy and a leading heir to Django Reinhardt’s lineage while extending his voice across swing and electric idioms.

Key collaborations include Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen and André Ceccarelli (Standards), the Super Guitar Trio with Al Di Meola and Larry Coryell, and D-Stringz with Stanley Clarke and Jean‑Luc Ponty.

A single, glowing review hails Standards as a pinnacle of jazz guitar trio craft. Lagrène’s inventive takes revive classic tunes with fresh brilliance. The rhythm section—André Ceccarelli and Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen—is praised for precision and musicality. The album is recommended to both newcomers and seasoned jazz listeners.