Philip Catherine is one of those musicians who, throughout a prolific career, has developed a unique and authentic sound. He only needs to play a single note to be instantly recognized. He is certainly one of the greats of Belgian and European jazz. The relationship between Philip and Flagey began almost twenty years ago. It was therefore only natural that the institution should organize a concert to celebrate his seventy-fifth birthday. Given carte blanche, he decided to propose a surprising line-up: two pianists, two drummers, a trumpet player, and of course a guitar, played by himself. The selection of pieces is just as original: he revisits the numbers that appeared on his very first recording, as well as more recent works and some cover versions. Listening to the album, one is struck by the youthful spirit that immediately makes us forget the generation to which he belongs. Here is Philip Catherine in all his authenticity, endearing, unpretentious, generous, witty and inspiring. A past master in the art of refined emotion.

Tracklist:

Letter From My Mother
Hello George
Seven Teas
So in Love
Smile
Bluesette
Piano Groove
You Don't Know What Love Is
We'll Find a Way
Grand Nicolas
Nineteen Seventy Fourths
Mare Di Notte
Dance for Victor, Pt. 1
Dance for Victor, Pt. 2

UPC: 5400439006362
Label: Outnote Records
Release Date: 9.23.22
Format: CD

Various Artists - 75 (Live at Flagey) (CD)