PHILIP CATHERINE TRIO ft. TOM HARRELL AND HEIN VAN DE GEYN — I Remember You (1991) WV (image+.cue), lossless

A wonderfully sparse and subtle offering from guitarist Philip Catherine, featuring Tom Harrell on flügelhorn and Hein Van de Geyn on bass. This drumless trio pays memorial tribute to Chet Baker with a tranquil, melancholy set of standards and originals, beginning with Miles Davis' "Nardis" and continuing with an extended Catherine original titled "Twice a Week." The set also includes a swinging "I Remember You," a mid-tempo "My Funny Valentine," and a nod to hard bop with Hank Mobley's "Funk in Deepfreeze." Harrell contributes two originals, "From This Time, From That Time" and "Songflower," while Van de Geyn weighs in with a dark waltz, "Soul Role." Catherine closes the album with his own angular, altered "Blues for G.T." Catherine's bright, twangy sound and tasteful use of vibrato, harmonics, octave leaps, and volume and chorus effects distinguish him from many other straight-ahead jazz guitarists. Van de Geyn proves himself to be not only an excellent timekeeper, but also a conversational ensemble player. And this stripped-down setting especially flatters the velvety, lyrical brilliance of Tom Harrell. David R. Adler
Tracklist :
1    Nardis    6:13
 Miles Davis
2    Twice A Week    11:03
 Philip Catherine
3    I Remember You    5:59
 Johnny Mercer / Victor Schertzinger
4    Soul Role    7:32
Hein Van de Geyn
5    From This Time, From That Time    5:47
 T. Harrell
6    Songflower    3:53
 T. Harrell
7    Funk In Deepfreeze    7:54
 Hank Mobley
8    My Funny Valentine    6:07
 Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
9    Blues For G.T.    5:14
 Philip Catherine
Credits
Bass – Hein Van de Geyn
Flugelhorn – Tom Harrell
Guitar – Philip Catherine

PHILIP CATHERINE TRIO ft. TOM HARRELL AND HEIN VAN DE GEYN — Moods, Volume I (1992) WV (image+.cue), lossless

The trio of guitarist Philip Catherine, flügelhornist Tom Harrell, and bassist Hein Van DeGeyn mostly performs group originals on this introspective, relaxed, and thoughtful set. Michel Herr's keyboards add atmosphere to three numbers. The music is subtle post-bop, sometimes quite eerie (such as the closing "A Time for Love"), and generally unpredictable. This set, and the slightly superior Moods, Vol. 2, deserve several listens. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Côté Jardin 12:30
Composed By – Philip Catherine
2    The Man I Love 9:10
Composed By – G. Gershwin
3    Moods 2:00
Composed By – Philip Catherine
4    December 26th Variation I 7:57
Composed By – Philip Catherine
5    Romance 6:35
Composed By – T. Harrell
6    Fridge Blues 7:14
Composed By – H. Van De Geyn
7    Côté Cours 2:42
Composed By – Philip Catherine
8    Angel Wings 5:36
Composed By – Philip Catherine
9    A Time For Love 3:39
Composed By – J. Mandel
Credits
Bass – Hein Van Der Geyn
Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Tom Harrell
Guitar – Philip Catherine
Keyboards – Michel Herr (tracks: 1, 5, 7)

PHILIP CATHERINE TRIO ft. TOM HARRELL AND HEIN VAN DE GEYN — Moods, Volume II (1992) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Recorded the same two days as Moods, Vol. 1, this trio/quartet outing by guitarist Philip Catherine, flügelhornist Tom Harrell, bassist Hein Van DeGeyn, and (on two of the ten songs) keyboardist Michel Herr has a bit more energy than the first volume and more variations in tempos and moods. All of the music except for Charles Mariano's "Pink Lady" and the second take of "A Time for Love" are originals by group members. The attractive group sound, which often has the three main musicians functioning as equals, is a major plus throughout this generally successful set. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Mingus In The Sky 7:24
Composed By – Philip Catherine
2    The Carousel 6:55
Composed By – Tom Harrell
3    Entrance Des Princes 2:02
Composed By – Philip Catherine
4    Galerie Des Princess 10:42
Composed By – Philip Catherine
5    Two Faced Lover 4:38
Composed By – Hein Van De Geyn
6    Twenty Bar Tune 5:22
Composed By – Tom Harrell
7    December 26th Variation II 8:49
Composed By – Philip Catherine
8    Pink Lady 6:05
Composed By – Charlie Mariano
9    The Waltz 7:52
Composed By – Tom Harrell
10    A Time For Love 3:51
Composed By – Johnny Mandel
Credits
Bass – Hein Van Der Geyn
Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Tom Harrell
Guitar – Philip Catherine
Keyboards – Michel Herr (tracks: 1, 4)