PHILIP CATHERINE : END OF AUGUST [Wea]

Philip Catherine – End of August (WEA, 1982) is a serene yet deeply expressive album that captures the Belgian jazz-guitarist at his most introspective. Featuring a stellar ensemble including Charlie Mariano on flute, Trilok Gurtu on percussion, and the iconic Toots Thielemans on harmonica, the record weaves acoustic jazz textures with subtle world-music influences . Across eight tracks—from the pastoral “Petit Nicolas” and reflective “September Start” to the elegiac title track and the harmonica-accented closer “Goodbye”—Catherine delivers lyrical melodies and warm improvisational interplay. Co-produced with Marc Moulin and Dan Laxman and recorded at Brussels’s ICP studios, End of August stands as a graceful fusion of contemporary jazz, acoustic nuance, and international flair—an intimate snapshot of early '80s European jazz artistry.