Biréli Lagrène

After more than forty years of career, Biréli Lagrène is already registered in the history of jazz. His contribution to reinventing the use of the guitar is praised by his most prestigious contemporaries: John Scofield, Mike Stern, Lionel Loueke and even George Benson each expressed their admiration for this prodigious musician. Biréli Lagrène has helped modernize Manouche jazz while respecting Django Reinhardt’s legacy. Today he inspires many young musicians thanks to his musical innovation, virtuosity and openness to various genres. He is recognized as a major figure in contemporary French and international jazz.