Philip Catherine - Stream (1972)

Hey there. Going to squeeze in a quick one for today. Hadn't listened to this album in a while and revisited it over the weekend. Super enjoyable record from Belgian guitarist Philip Catherine. We heard Philip on the Alphonse Mouzon record In Search Of A Dream from our last post. For me, at some point I learned about keyboardist Joachim Kuhn, which led me to Catherine and Mouzon. Great vibes on this one throughout. Guitar-led fusion, jazz-funk, jazz-rock - however you describe it - it's a solid album through and through. 

Released in 1972, Stream consists of 12 quick-hitting tracks but the version I have here has 3 bonus tunes, as well. Looks like it must be the 2017 cd re-issue. Joining the guitarist we have keyboardist Marc Moulin, bassist Freddy Deronde and drummer Freddy Rothier. 

A lot of good stuff on this one. I really dig Moulin tune "November" and Catherine tune "Foire" and the Charles Bobbit tune "Give It Up Or Turn It Aloose." But the 3 bonus tunes are also some of the best in the bunch. Surprising they didn't make the original cut. Hopefully you'll dig this one. We'll see Philip again soon.