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These acoustic guitar duets between Sylvain Luc and the renowned virtuoso Bireli Lagrene finds much common ground to share. From Django Reinhardt gypsyology to bop and pop themes, these two share a beautiful empathy. Of the 13 tracks, you hear the steady stream of swing on "Stompin' at the Savoy," the bopping unison lines of Reinhardt's "Douce Ambiance," and a classic, delicate take on Wes Montgomery's "Road Song." Popping, percussive guitar taps buoy the samba "Estate." "La Ballade Irlandaise" is in a nice 3/4 tempo, while a more chordal approach electrifies the most impressive cut of the date "Les Amoureux Des Bancs Publics," with the two switching melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic roles back & forth. Their most introspective number "Syracuse" exudes deep shades of purple, and Lagrene's 6/8 original "Made in France" is ultimately quick & bright, while "Zurezat" is a simple love-strewn, delicate waltz. There's also a funky take of Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" and Stevie Wonder's "Isn't She Lovely," and the dynamic phase or time shifting rendition of Lennon & McCartney's "Blackbird." The closer is a guitar/electric bass guitar duo, a loping snippet of a melody on Michel Petrucciani's "Looking Up." There are no planets crashing or oceans roaring, but instead an airy, light, unhurried tranquility is extant through this consistent date, a worthy addition to the jazz guitar continuum.
© Michael G. Nastos /TiVo
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Biréli Lagrène, Guitar, MainArtist - Philippe Gaillot, Mixer, MasteringEngineer - Sylvain Luc, Guitar, MainArtist - Renaud van Welden, Mixer, Masterer, Recording - Christian Pégand, Producer
© 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Biréli Lagrène, Guitar, MainArtist - Philippe Gaillot, Mixer, MasteringEngineer - Sylvain Luc, Guitar, MainArtist - Renaud van Welden, Mixer, Masterer, Recording - Christian Pégand, Producer
© 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Biréli Lagrène, Guitar, MainArtist - Philippe Gaillot, Mixer, RecordingEngineer - Sylvain Luc, Guitar, MainArtist - Renaud van Welden, Mixer, Masterer, Recording - Christian Pégand, Producer
© 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Biréli Lagrène, Guitar, MainArtist - Philippe Gaillot, Mixer, MasteringEngineer - Sylvain Luc, Guitar, MainArtist - Renaud van Welden, Mixer, Masterer, Recording - Christian Pégand, Producer
© 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Biréli Lagrène, Guitar, MainArtist - Philippe Gaillot, Mixer, RecordingEngineer - Sylvain Luc, Guitar, MainArtist - Renaud van Welden, Mixer, Masterer, Recording - Christian Pégand, Producer
© 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Biréli Lagrène, Guitar, MainArtist - Philippe Gaillot, Mixer, MasteringEngineer - Sylvain Luc, Guitar, MainArtist - Renaud van Welden, Mixer, Masterer, Recording - Christian Pégand, Producer
© 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Biréli Lagrène, Guitar, MainArtist - Philippe Gaillot, Mixer, MasteringEngineer - Sylvain Luc, Guitar, MainArtist - Renaud van Welden, Mixer, Masterer, Recording - Christian Pégand, Producer
© 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Biréli Lagrène, Guitar, MainArtist - Philippe Gaillot, Mixer, MasteringEngineer - Sylvain Luc, Guitar, MainArtist - Renaud van Welden, Mixer, Masterer, Recording - Christian Pégand, Producer
© 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Biréli Lagrène, Guitar, MainArtist - Philippe Gaillot, Mixer, MasteringEngineer - Sylvain Luc, Guitar, MainArtist - Renaud van Welden, Mixer, Masterer, Recording - Christian Pégand, Producer
© 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Biréli Lagrène, Guitar, MainArtist - Philippe Gaillot, Mixer, MasteringEngineer - Sylvain Luc, Guitar, MainArtist - Renaud van Welden, Mixer, Masterer, Recording - Christian Pégand, Producer
© 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Biréli Lagrène, Guitar, MainArtist - Philippe Gaillot, Mixer, MasteringEngineer - Sylvain Luc, Guitar, MainArtist - Renaud van Welden, Mixer, Masterer, Recording - Christian Pégand, Producer
© 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Biréli Lagrène, Guitar, MainArtist - Philippe Gaillot, Mixer, RecordingEngineer - Sylvain Luc, Guitar, MainArtist - Renaud van Welden, Mixer, Masterer, Recording - Christian Pégand, Producer
© 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Biréli Lagrène, Guitar, MainArtist - Philippe Gaillot, Mixer, RecordingEngineer - Sylvain Luc, Guitar, MainArtist - Renaud van Welden, Mixer, Masterer, Recording - Christian Pégand, Producer
© 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Album review
These acoustic guitar duets between Sylvain Luc and the renowned virtuoso Bireli Lagrene finds much common ground to share. From Django Reinhardt gypsyology to bop and pop themes, these two share a beautiful empathy. Of the 13 tracks, you hear the steady stream of swing on "Stompin' at the Savoy," the bopping unison lines of Reinhardt's "Douce Ambiance," and a classic, delicate take on Wes Montgomery's "Road Song." Popping, percussive guitar taps buoy the samba "Estate." "La Ballade Irlandaise" is in a nice 3/4 tempo, while a more chordal approach electrifies the most impressive cut of the date "Les Amoureux Des Bancs Publics," with the two switching melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic roles back & forth. Their most introspective number "Syracuse" exudes deep shades of purple, and Lagrene's 6/8 original "Made in France" is ultimately quick & bright, while "Zurezat" is a simple love-strewn, delicate waltz. There's also a funky take of Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" and Stevie Wonder's "Isn't She Lovely," and the dynamic phase or time shifting rendition of Lennon & McCartney's "Blackbird." The closer is a guitar/electric bass guitar duo, a loping snippet of a melody on Michel Petrucciani's "Looking Up." There are no planets crashing or oceans roaring, but instead an airy, light, unhurried tranquility is extant through this consistent date, a worthy addition to the jazz guitar continuum.
© Michael G. Nastos /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 00:55:02
- Main artists: Biréli Lagrène Sylvain Luc
- Label: Dreyfus Jazz
- Genre: Jazz
© 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1999 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
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