French clarinetist and pianist, Michel Lab (b. 1958) studied at the Besançon Conservatory where he won may prizes. He went on to teach harmony and musicology at the institution, and therefore, his Odyssey of Rhythm is very well-informed.

The Odyssey of Rhythm is an essential study and theory guide, aiding the vital importance of the understanding of rhythm for all music students. The fourth volume addresses triplets, complex time signatures, dotted rhythms, quintuplets, sextuplets and other advanced rhythmic notations in the context of famous works. For all serious musicians, Lab's The Odyssey of Rhythm will ensure progressive development in the understanding of rhythm.