PHILIP CATHERINE – Transparence (1986) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Transparence    7:30
 Philip Catherine
2    Dance For Victor    4:19
 Philip Catherine
3    Nem Um Talvez 4:04
Written-By – Hermeto Pascoal
4    L'éternel Désir    7:54
 Philip Catherine
5    Father Christmas    5:00
 Philip Catherine
6    René Thomas    6:25
 Philip Catherine
7    Galerie St. Hubert    5:48
 Philip Catherine
8    Ozone    3:32
 Philip Catherine
9    Goodbye 6:51
Written-By – Gordon Jenkins
10    April Blue    4:33
 Philip Catherine
Credits
Acoustic Bass – Hein Van de Geyn
Drums – Aldo Romano
Guitar – Philip Catherine
Piano [Acoustic] – Diederik Wissels
Synthesizer – Michel Herr

PHILIP CATHERINE | HEIN VAN DE GEYN | ALDO ROMANO — September Sky (1988) Two Version | WV (image+.cue), lossless + FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    September Sky 4:23
Written-By – Philip Catherine
2    Body And Soul 7:12
Written-By – Green
3    Randy Moon 5:10
Written-By – Hein Van de Geyn
4    Girl Talk 8:21
Written-By – Neal Hefti
5    Stella By Starlight 6:48
Written-By – Victor Young
6    Adriano 6:47
Written-By – Philip Catherine
7    My Serenade 5:42
Written-By – Django Reinhardt
8    Changement D'Avis 5:23
Written-By – Philip Catherine
9    My Foolish Heart 6:53
Written-By – Washington, Young
10    All Blues 7:49
Written-By – Miles Davis
Credits
Bass – Hein Van de Geyn
Drums – Aldo Romano
Ensemble – Philip Catherine Trio
Guitar – Philip Catherine

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 – Oscar (1990-2011) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Alone    5:13
Written-By – Philip Catherine
2    Kalimankou Denkou    4:01
Written-By – Traditionnel Bulgare
3    Piano Groove    5:04
Written-By – Philip Catherine
4    Oostduinkerke    8:19
Percussion – Trilok Gurtu
Tenor Saxophone – Joe Lovano
Written-By – Kevin Mulligan, Philip Catherine
5    Les Enfants    5:38
Written-By – Philip Catherine
6    I Fall In Love Too Easily    6:33
Written-By – S.Cahn / J.Styne
7    Oscar    5:33
Written-By – Philip Catherine
8    Pendine    3:20
Written-By – Hein Van de Geyn
Credits :
Bass – Hein Van de Geyn
Drums – Dré Pallemaerts
Guitar – Philip Catherine
Keyboards – Kevin Mulligan (tracks: 2, 4, 7, 8)
Percussion [Guest] – Trilok Gurtu (tracks: 4)
Tenor Saxophone [Guest] – Joe Lovano (tracks: 4)

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)

PHILIP CATHERINE QUARTET — Live (1997) Two Version | FLAC (image+.cue), lossless + FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This live quartet date was recorded in a Netherlands club, with leader/guitarist Philip Catherine, pianist Bert Van den Brink, bassist Hein Van de Geyn, and drummer Hans Van Oosterhout. Surprises crop up at every turn, even on well-worn standards like "I Fall in Love Too Easily" and "Stella By Starlight." (The latter sounds like an edited, incomplete take.) Catherine's playing is often so startling and urgent that it draws vocal hoots and hollers from the audience. Five of the ten tracks are Catherine originals, beginning with the modal, swinging "Piano Groove" and moving on to the European cadences and march feel of "Dance for Victor," the impassioned, quasi-rock balladry of "Rene Thomas," the mellow, dramatic "Mingus in the Sky," and the extended finale "December 26th." Pianist Van den Brink contributes the lilting waltz "Wondering Why," and the quartet also tackles Hermeto Pascoal's "Nem Um Talvez." On the classic "Freddie Freeloader," Catherine begins his solo with a note-for-note rendering of the original Miles Davis solo from Kind of Blue. Catherine's heavy attack and vibrato-laced phrasing continue to make him unique. But the other dominant personality on this album is Van den Brink, who sparkles on piano and adds organ textures as well as lush, Lyle Mays-like keyboard pads on several tracks, at times playing both piano and keys simultaneously. David R. Adler
Tracklist :
1    Piano Groove 6:17
Written-By – Philip Catherine
2    Dance For Victor 7:27
Written-By – Philip Catherine
3    I Fall In Love Too Easily 8:50
Written-By – Styne / Samy Kahn
4    Rene Thomas 5:51
Written-By – Philip Catherine
5    Wondering Why 6:28
Written-By – Bert Van Den Brink
6    Nem Um Talvez 6:21
Written-By – Hermeto Pascoal
7    Mingus In The Sky 8:52
Written-By – Philip Catherine
8    Freddie Freeloader 3:28
Written-By – Miles Davis
9    Stella By Starlight 8:18
Written-By – N. Washington, Victor Young
10    December 26th 11:17
Written-By – Philip Catherine
Credits :
Double Bass – Hein Van de Geyn
Drums – Hans Van Oosterhout
Guitar – Philip Catherine
Piano, Keyboards – Bert Van Den Brink

PHILIP CATHERINE – Blue Prince (2000) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Philip Catherine has had a distinguished career, and Blue Prince captures him in fine form. Stylistically, the album covers a lot of ground, and Catherine seems equally comfortable playing the fusion-oriented "Coffee Groove" or the more swinging "With a Song in My Heart." He is joined by a talented supporting cast, including trumpeter Bert Joris, bassist Hein Van de Geyn, and drummer Hans Van Oosterhout. Things get started with "Coffee Groove," featuring dazzling guitar runs and a driving rhythm that may remind some of the early work of King Crimson. Joris makes his presence known quickly, with carefully chosen, though rapidly delivered, notes. His tone is similar to that of Miles Davis, though his style is all his own. "Global Warming" slows the pace while continuing in a fusion vein. These instrumentals, along with others like "More Bells," have a wonderful sound that is open and atmospheric. Other tunes like "The Postman" and "The Creeper" find Catherine in a much more bopish mood. He never overplays, and doesn't have the need to prove himself by completing lightning runs. Instead, he tastefully diversifies each solo and leaves plenty of room for the supporting players. Joris' trumpet is a perfect counterpoint to Catherine's guitar, and the rhythm section always holds up its end. Catherine has written a number of diverse tunes for Blue Prince, and it's refreshing that he doesn't feel the need to keep everything stylistically the same. For his fans, and for those who love great jazz guitar, Blue Prince shouldn't be missed. Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.
Tracklist :
1    Coffee Groove    3:41
 Philip Catherine
2    Global Warming    5:03
 Philip Catherine
3    With A Song In My Heart 3:49
 Richard Rodgers / Lorenz Hart
4    The Creeper    7:42
 Philip Catherine
5    The Postman    5:39
 Philip Catherine
6    More Bells    6:35
 Philip Catherine
7    Memories Of You 4:21
 Eubie Blake / Lyrics By – Andy Razaf
8    Kwa Heri    6:02
 Philip Catherine
9    Blue Prince    4:09
 Philip Catherine
10    Arthur Rainbow    6:32
 Philip Catherine
11    Magic Box 6:17
 Bert Joris
12    Sweet Lorraine 4:38
 Clifford Burwell / Lyrics By – Mitchell Parish
Credits :
Double Bass – Hein Van De Geyn
Drums – Hans Van Oosterhout
Guitar – Philip Catherine
Producer [Produced By] – Francis Dreyfus
Trumpet, Bugle – Bert Joris

PHILIP CATHERINE | ENRICO PIERANUNZI | JOE LaBARBERA | HEIN VAN DE GEYN – Concert In Capbreton (2010) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Announcement 0:42
Presenter [Introduction Of The Musicians] – Christian Nogaro
2    My Funny Valentine 7:34
Written-By – Richard Rodgers / Lorenz Hart
3    My Foolish Heart 9:54
Written-By – Ned Washington, Victor Young
4    Broken Wing 12:28
Written-By – Richard Beirach
5    Beatrice 7:51
Written-By – Sam Rivers
6    Change 2:08
Written-By – Hein Van De Geyn
7    You've Changed 10:12
Written-By – Bill Carey, Carl Fischer
8    Speak Low 9:07
Written-By – Kurt Weill, Ogden Nash
Credits :
Double Bass – Hein Van de Geyn
Drums – Joe LaBarbera
Guitar – Philip Catherine
Piano – Enrico Pieranunzi