Artists
Guests
- Philip Catherine Guitar
- Peter Hertmans Guitar
- Jacques Pirotton Guitar
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- Paolo Radoni Guitar
- Hans Van Oosterhout Drums
- Pierre Vandormael Guitar
This project came to life at the 20th anniversary of the death of René Thomas. It brings new life to the original compositions of the Liège-born guitarist, which are too rarely heard. Thanks to guitarist Fabien Degryse, the music of René Thomas becomes both lively and bold.
Surprisingly, most of the musicians only later discoverd the originals. Their enthusiasm during the sessions proves that the tradition of Be-Bop, which he pioneered in Belgium, was given a specific character by René Thomas who's charm remains intact. Fabien Degryse created the guitars's big band in 1995 including 8 guitarists and a rhythmic session with René Thomas 's ex-partners Félix Simtaine on drums and Jean Warland on bass. But this CD presents also recordings of duos, trios or quartets with Philip Catherine, Pierre Van Dormael, Karl Van Deun or Mimi Verderame.
Tracks
- 4min 37s I remember Sonny
- 4min 40s Meeting
- 3min 52s The real cat
- 5min Hannie's dream
- 3min 1s Auto buzz
- 5min 10s Ballad for my dad
- 4min 31s Juliette
- 3min 28s Florence
- 5min 1s Ballad for Leo
- 3min 27s Indicatif
- 4min 24s Theme for Manuel
- 4min 42s Relaxin' at the grand balcon