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Philip Catherine

Label: Challenge Jazz
Format: CD
Barcode: 0608917016628
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Catalog number: CHR 70166
Releasedate: 29-04-11
He is now considered as the grandfather of Belgian jazz and he continues to play and even better. His debut on Challenge Jazz: Philip Catherine!
  • Philip Catherine is one of the greatest jazz guitarists
  • He worked with among others: Chet Baker, Stéphane Grappelli and Charles Mingus
  • A virtuoso with a pureness of sound!
  • Produced by Hein Van de Geyn
John Kelman of Allaboutjazz wrote about Catherine: "Catherine [has the] ability to reference traditional markers from Reinhardt to Wes Montgomery, while sounding like nobody but himself." This pure musician releases his touching vision of Cole Porter on Challenge Jazz with "The Cole Porter Songbook".

"The beauty of a wonderful and seasoned musician like Philip is the fact that anything he plays will have a strong flavor and character. Philip's unique sound is always recognizable, deeply expressive and so very personal. By surrendering to the tune, by simply trying to give the honest rendition of these timeless songs, Philip proved himself to be a great singer. For me making this album was a wonderful experience." - producer Hein Van de Geyn