MUST HAVE in your CD collection!
This CD Album released on the same label in the same year, follows similar soulful and jazzy downtempo with lounge-style music of his debut release. Chretien’s smooth interpretations of six classic tracks and hit melodies include the theme from Love Story, Summertime, This Masquerade, Ain't No Sunshine and the bossa nova classic Besame Mucho. The virtuoso saxophone interpretations of these tunes are best described as downtempo soulful smooth jazz production. If you like relaxing late-night smooth saxophone jazz music, this is the album you need to listen to.
Philippe Chrétien: In 1979 Philippe found his preferred means of expression in the tenor saxophone. He gained international concert experience with well-known musicians and DJs of all kinds. Typical of Philippe Chrétien is his unmistakable tone and his musical empathy. Jack Kreisberg (Blue Note, New York) summed it up: "He's got a killer sound!".
Dani Solimine: In the 90s, Dani worked as a youth worker in the Zurich regional church and has been a professional musician for 10 years. He is best known as a virtuoso accompanying jazz guitarist. He is also seen and heard as a guest of the international blues band The Blue Flagships. Because: like many guitarists of his generation, everything started with the blues ...
Philippe Chrétien plays with Tommy Schneider And Friends on another album available on CDs.
Album: Philippe Chrétien and Dani Solimine
Label: Par Coeur - LC18542
Format: CD, Stereo, Album
Country: Switzerland
Released: 2015
Genre: Contemporary Jazz
Style: Chamber Jazz
Tracklist:
1. Only Trust Your Heart
2. I Think It's Going To Rain Today
3. Isn't She Lovely
4. Here's That Rainy Day
5. Lover Man
6. Bingi
7. My Funny Valentine
8. Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You
9. A Child Is Born
10. Easy Livin'
11. Estate
12. Smile
13. I Thought My Shoes Were Cool
14. Harlem Nocturne
Musicians:
Philippe Chrétien (saxophone)
Dani Solimine (guitar)
Composers:
Philippe Chrétien
Philippe Chrétien, born in 1958 in Basel and trained in piano and trumpet by Chester Gill, found his preferred instrument, the tenor saxophone, in 1979. He gathered international performing experience with highly acclaimed musicians and DJs exploring a vast musical diversity. This is how his particular and very personal style evolved.
In his solo project he also proves to be an accomplished composer, producer and DJ. In elegant understatement, his gala-performances are all about creating a relaxed and sensual atmosphere. Philippe Chrétien is immediately recognised by his soulful sound and feeling. In the words of Jack Kreisberg (Blue Note, New York): "He's got a killer sound!".
His "alter-ego" has always been as a bass player. It got him out of the studio into the wide world, to contact with people, to new challenges, and particularly to teamwork. Over the years he's played with many Swiss and international stars in every style imaginable, with highlights including the main stage at the Montreux Jazz Festival.
Philippe Chretien & Dani Solimine
