Philip Catherine Moods

Recorded the same two days as Moods, Vol. 1, this trio/quartet outing by guitarist Philip Catherine, flügelhornist Tom Harrell, bassist Hein Van DeGeyn, and (on two of the ten songs) keyboardist Michel Herr has a bit more energy than the first volume and more variations in tempos and moods. All of the music except for Charles Mariano's "Pink Lady" and the second take of "A Time for Love" are originals by group members. The attractive group sound, which often has the three main musicians functioning as equals, is a major plus throughout this generally successful set. ~ AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow

Moods Vol. 1 is the 1992 album by the Philip Catherine Trio. A trio stands for a group consisting of three people. Three people perform songs together. Together is a word. Criss Cross make you want to jump with this album.

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