Fabien Degryse - Hommage à René Thomas (1996)
Artist: Fabien Degryse
Title: Hommage à René Thomas
Year Of Release: 1996
Label: Igloo Records
Genre: Jazz
Quality: flac lossless (tracks, scans)
Total Time: 00:52:28
Total Size: 266 mb
WebSite: Album Preview
TracklistTitle: Hommage à René Thomas
Year Of Release: 1996
Label: Igloo Records
Genre: Jazz
Quality: flac lossless (tracks, scans)
Total Time: 00:52:28
Total Size: 266 mb
WebSite: Album Preview
01. I Remember Sonny
02. Meeting
03. The Real Cat
04. Hannie 's Dream
05. Auto Buzz
06. Ballad For My Dad
07. Juliette
08. Florence
09. Ballad For Leo
10. Indicatif
11. Theme For Manuel
12. Relaxin' At The Grand Balcon
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.
Fabien Degryse guitar
Félix Simtaine drums
Mimi Verderame guitars
Jean Warland doublebass