Bireli Lagrene, heir apparent to the legacy of legendary Gypsy guitar player Django Reinhardt, has recently released an outstanding two-CD set, Djangology/To Bi Or Not To Bi . The first disc was recorded live with the powerhouse German big band, WDR; the second is a solo endeavor that showcases Lagrene's remarkable virtuosity. On To Bi Or Not To Bi, which includes 10 Django Reinhardt compositons, Lagrene plays unamplified, solo guitar, giving full payment on his debt to Reinhardt. One stand-out track is the complex “Sur La Croisette,” to which Lagrene gives an enjoyable classical twist. Rock checks in too, with a tongue- in-cheek medley featuring Queen’s “We Are The Champions” and “We Will Rock You” and the pop hit “It Was A Very Good Year.”

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Cuneiform Records said: "Miriodor have been making adventurous progressive rock music in Quebec for 20 years. They are among a handful of bands worldwide whose works convey all hallmarks of the 'R.I.O.' school: adventurous and inspired compositions, rigorous musicianship, a distinctive and highly personalized sound, periodic references to folk music, and a steely determination to make music without compromise. Their music has been called '...a dynamic, intricate and beautifully crafted blending of rock fusion, classical, folk and avant-garde musics.' by Audion. Mekano, the band's 5th album, is perhaps their most impressive & entertaining work of all. Operating around the core of long-time members Pascal Globensky, Rémi Leclerc & Bernard Falaise, plus newcomers Nicolas Masino (bass & keyboards) and Marie-Chantal Leclair (saxes), it continues the trend that the band has adhered to since their beginning; a sound that is always developing in new and interesting ways, but that is still completely recognizable as Miriodor".

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Melolydian Garden was German guitarist/composer Lanvall's 1994 all-instrumental solo debut, which finds him delivering melodic prog rock with symphonic leanings (featuring instrumentation such as flute, piano, keyboards, as well as guitar) that will definitely appeal to fans of the mellow side of Steve Hackett and Mike Oldfield. Together with Ulbi Ulbricht (bass) and Thomas Schaufler (drums), he offers the listener atmospheric and romantic music - painting with music.