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  | PHILIP CATHERINE ~ THE STRING PROJECT – LIVE IN BRUSSELS
ACT 9594 (Barcode: 614427959423) ~ BELGIUM ~ Jazz-Classical Fusion
Recorded: 2015 Released: 2015
This is a live recording by Belgian Jazz guitarist Philip CatherineFind albums by this artist with his ensemble comprising of pianist Nicola AndrioliFind albums by this artist, guitarist / bass guitarist Nicolas FiszmanFind albums by this artist, bassist Philippe AertsFind albums by this artist and drummer Hans Van OosterhoutFind albums by this artist, and the Orchestre Royal de Chambre de WallonieFind albums by this artist, conducted by Frank BraleyFind albums by this artist. The album presents twelve pieces, eleven of which are original compositions by Catherine and one is by the French composer Jean-Claude PetitFind albums by this artist.
Catherine, who has been one of my favorite guitar Maestros since many decades, decided to perform some of his compositions arranged for a large string orchestra, inviting some of his colleagues from the Jazz and Classical Music fields to write string arrangements for these compositions. The resulting music is a brilliant marriage of Jazz and Classical Music idioms, which is one of the finest of its kind.
Catherine´s compositions were always characterized by profound lyricism and reflected his European Classical Music roots, even when presented in a strict Jazz environment. Therefore this project is a completely natural and aesthetically harmonizing idea, which is executed here with perfection and delicate flair.
Each of these pieces tells a complete musical story and showcases Catharine´s superb virtuosity, which combines shades of Gypsy Jazz, contemporary European Jazz and even Fusion, all the above visited and conquered during his impressive career.
Overall this is a perfect piece of Jazz-Classical Fusion, which should delight all music connoisseurs, guitar enthusiasts and guitar Jazz fanatics. It is an absolute marvel from start to finish!
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