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  | PHILIP CATHERINE & NICOLAS FISZMAN ~ LIVE AT THE BERLIN JAZZBUHNE FESTIVAL 1982
THE LOST RECORDINGS 3770020964022 (Barcode: 3770020964022) ~ BELGIUM ~ Jazz
Recorded: 1982 Released: 2022
This is an archival live album by the Belgian duo comprising of guitarist / composer Philip CatherineFind albums by this artist and guitarist / bass guitarist Nicolas FiszmanFind albums by this artist (aged just seventeen at the time of the recording), recorded on June 13, 1982 in Berlin, which was still the gloomy capital of the DDR at the time. The album presents eight tracks, all composed by Catherine, except one track by Charlie MarianoFind albums by this artist. The remastered sound quality is absolutely marvelous!
Catherine spotted Fiszman’s talent when he was just eleven years old and took him under his wing to introduce him to the music world. He also invited him to record together several times. This live performance was recorded when Fiszman recorded the album “End Of AugustFind albums with this title” as part of Catherine’s group.
The music on this album is an incredible example of the “Art of the Duo” phenomenon and for guitar connoisseurs is nothing short of phenomenal. It is great to see it released finally after so many years by the interesting French label The Lost RecordingsFind albums on this label.
Catherine has been one of my all-time most beloved guitarists since the early 1970s, when he started his career, playing first a splendid and sophisticated Fusion and later on when he returned to his Jazz roots. He recorded about thirty albums as a leader and countless others with many top artists, especially his brilliant duo albums with Larry CoryellFind albums by this artist. I have tried for many years to collect his entire discography, but alas this is not yet fully accomplished.
Overall, this is beautiful guitar (and bass / guitar) duo album, brilliantly performed and excellently recorded, making it an instant “must have” for all guitar connoisseurs. Wholeheartedly recommended!
| | Updated: 03/10/2026Posted: 03/10/2026 | CD 1 Digipak Remastered Recommend To A Friend |
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