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Meeting Colours

Philip Catherine

Label: Dreyfus Records
Released: 2005
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Tracks

n the Ground Pink Circus Happy Tears Letter from My Mother Piano Groove December 26th (rubato) December 26th (in tempo) The Hostage In a Sentimental Mood Francis' Delight Yellow Landscape Dance for Victor (rubato) Dance for Victor (in tempo

Personnel

Philip Catherine

guitar

Additional Personnel / Information

Philip Catherine, guitar Bert Joris, trumpet, arr. & The Brussels Jazz Orchestra

Album Description

DownBeat magazine has called Philip Catherine “one of the most accomplished and rewarding guitarists now playing jazz”, but his recognition as a writer is long overdue. In recent years, his appearances with some leading European big bands and chamber orchestras have revealed that his compositions are particularly appropriate for arrangements for larger ensembles. Catherine has written four new pieces, one of which is “On the Ground”, and the easygoing ballad serves as a fine opener. He incorporates both funk and a bit of bop into his intricate solo, often joined in unison with one or more sections of the Orchestra in Joris’ inventive arrangement. The unusual “Pink Circus” begins as a subtle waltz, with Catherine’s floating guitar backed by Joris’ lush scoring of the reeds and brass. “Happy Tears” builds upon a snappy repeated motif. It begins with Catherine and Joris (on flugelhorn) playing in unison, followed by their respective solos. Catherine’s ballad “The Yellow Landscape” is yet another work with many facets. At first suggesting a relaxing, cool spring day, the turbulent middle section hints at a possible thunderstorm. The beautiful “Letter From My Mother” and “Francis’ Delight” are two of five older compositions given the big band treatment. The mix of styles and sudden changes in direction make “Francis’ Delight” one of the highlights of the session. This uptempo chart blends post-bop with Caribbean rhythms, featuring terrific solos by Catherine, Joris (on trumpet) and Van Schaik on drums. “December 26” and “Dance for Victor” are heard in two separate arrangements, rubato and in tempo. “The Hostage” is an emotional work that would make a good soundtrack for the climax of a suspense film. Backed by the rich textures of the full band, Catherine incorporates a fusion-flavored approach in spots. Duke Ellington’s “In a Sentimental Mood” has long been an important jazz standard. This memorable treatment incorporates the ballad’s swing roots with Joris’ cool arrangement. The guitarist is showcased with the rhythm section, with the full band added in spurts for emphasis. This inspired meeting of the guitarist and the Brussels Jazz Orchestra will help him to gain greater appreciation from jazz fans around the world. http://www.disquesdreyfus.com/catalogue/366752-meeting-colours.html