PHILIPPE CHRÉTIEN
COMPLETE AUDIOPHILE DISCOGRAPHY & COLLECTOR’S CATALOGUE 2026
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THE SOUND OF TAPE — COLLECTOR’S REFERENCE
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🇨🇭 Switzerland • Jazz • Smooth Jazz • Downtempo • Lounge • Contemporary Jazz
| Philippe Chrétien Albums Reviews |
Philippe Chrétien is a Swiss saxophonist, pianist, composer and producer, born in Basel in 1958. After studying piano and trumpet, he made the tenor saxophone his principal instrument in 1979. His recordings are particularly associated with soulful, intimate and late-night jazz presentation. (thesoundoftape.com)
Collector’s Note:
“Analogue provenance not published” means that no trustworthy information establishing an AAA or analogue recording/mastering chain was found on the verified product page. A CD being an audiophile release does not automatically make the recording analogue.
Philippe Chrétien Albums Ratings One by One:
01 • A LOVE STORY
🎷 Artist: Philippe Chrétien
💿 Album: A Love Story
🏷 Label: Helvetic Production
🔢 Catalogue No.: Not published on the verified product page
💿 Format: CD • Album
🌍 Country: Switzerland
📅 Released: 2006
🎼 Genre: Electronic • Jazz
🎵 Style: Downtempo • Future Jazz
🎙 Musicians / Credits:
• Philippe Chrétien — Saxophone • Producer
• Michael Dolmetsch — Piano • Arrangements • Engineer • Co-producer
🎚 Recording / Mastering:
• Mastered by Dan Suter
• Mixed by Jeannot Steck
• Engineering — Michael Dolmetsch
🔊 Recording Format: Not published
🔗 Analogue / Digital Provenance: Not published; AAA status not verified
📦 Edition: Digipak
🔢 Barcode: 7640106241261
🏷 Label Code: LC 10469
🛒 2026 Availability: ✅ IN STOCK at The Sound of Tape when verified on 13 August 2026. (The Sound Of Tape)
⭐ THE SOUND OF TAPE COLLECTOR RATING:
★★★★★ 5/5
🎧 Collector Highlight: One of the essential early Chrétien albums, combining his expressive saxophone with long-form interpretations of Summertime, This Masquerade, Love Story, Besame Mucho, Harlem Nocturne and Ain’t No Sunshine. (The Sound Of Tape)
02 • BRUSHED
🎷 Artists: Markus Fritzsche • Philippe Chrétien • Reto “Bischi” Bischofberger
💿 Album: Brushed
🏷 Label: Par Coeur
🔢 CD Catalogue No.: CD-MFPCRB001
📅 Released: 2022
🌍 Country: Switzerland
💿 CD EDITION
Format: CD • Stereo • Album
🎙 Musicians:
• Philippe Chrétien — Saxophone
• Markus Fritzsche — Bass
• Reto Bischofberger — Drums
🎼 Genre: Jazz Sax
🎵 Style: Smooth Jazz Sax
🎚 Recording / Mastering: Detailed recording chain and mastering engineer not published on the verified product page.
🔊 Recording Format: Not published
🔗 Analogue / Digital Provenance: Not published; AAA status not verified
🛒 Availability: ✅ IN STOCK when verified. (The Sound Of Tape)
⭐ THE SOUND OF TAPE COLLECTOR RATING:
★★★★★ 5/5
💿 VINYL EDITION
Format: Vinyl LP • Stereo • Album
🏷 Label: Par Coeur
📅 Released: 2022
🔊 Vinyl provenance / cutting engineer: Not published on the verified page
🔗 AAA Status: Not verified
🛒 Availability: ❌ SOLD OUT • OUT OF PRINT • UNAVAILABLE when verified. (The Sound Of Tape)
⭐ VINYL COLLECTOR RATING:
★★★★★ 5/5 — COLLECTOR PRIORITY
🎧 Collector Highlight: The trio format adds drums to the established Chrétien/Fritzsche dialogue, with 15 tracks on the CD edition including Sensuelle, Calling You, Little Sunflower, Estate, Poinciana and In A Sentimental Mood. (The Sound Of Tape)
03 • CHAMPAGNE
🎷 Artist: Philippe Chrétien
💿 Album: Champagne
🏷 Label: Par Coeur
🔢 Catalogue No.: Not published on verified product page
💿 Format: CD • Stereo • Album • Digipak • Import
🌍 Country: Switzerland
📅 Released: 2008
🎼 Genre: Jazz • Funk / Soul
🎵 Style: Smooth Jazz / Lounge-oriented jazz
🎙 Musicians / Credits:
• Philippe Chrétien — Saxophone • Piano • Composer • Producer
• Alex Wilson — Grand Piano, track 3
• Jeannot Steck — Piano • Programming • Engineering
🎚 Mastering: Dan Suter
🔊 Recording Format: Not published
🔗 Analogue / Digital Provenance: Not published; AAA status not verified
💿 Programme: 6 tracks • approximately 43:43
🛒 Availability: ✅ IN STOCK when verified. (The Sound Of Tape)
⭐ THE SOUND OF TAPE COLLECTOR RATING:
★★★★★ 5/5
🎧 Collector Highlight: A compact, atmospheric 2008 programme built around Chrétien’s original compositions, with the saxophone placed at the centre of the presentation.
04 • ECLIPSE
🎷 Artists: Philippe Chrétien & Jeannot Steck
💿 Album: Eclipse
🏷 Label: Par Coeur
📅 Released: 18 December 2025
🌍 Country: Switzerland
🎼 Genre: Contemporary Jazz
🎵 Style: Chamber Jazz • Smooth Jazz • Lounge
🎙 Artists:
• Philippe Chrétien — Saxophone • Producer
• Jeannot Steck — Keyboards • Production
💿 CD EDITION
🔢 Catalogue No.: 18542CD
💿 Format: CD • Stereo • Album • Import
🎚 Mastering: Dan Suter
🔊 Recording Format: Not published
🔗 Analogue / Digital Provenance: Not published; no AAA claim verified
🛒 Availability: ✅ IN STOCK when verified. (The Sound Of Tape)
💿 2LP AUDIOPHILE VINYL EDITION
🔢 Catalogue No.: 18542
💿 Format: 2×LP • Stereo • 180g Vinyl • Import
The vinyl programme is spread across two 180g LPs with a reorganised running order intended to optimise the vinyl cut. (The Sound Of Tape)
🎚 Cutting / mastering engineer: Not explicitly published for the LP edition
🔗 AAA / Analogue Provenance: Not verified
🛒 Availability: ✅ IN STOCK when verified. (The Sound Of Tape)
⭐ CD COLLECTOR RATING: ★★★★★
⭐ 2LP COLLECTOR RATING: ★★★★★ 5/5
🏆 THE SOUND OF TAPE 2026 HIGHLIGHT
A particularly important modern Chrétien release because it offers the same project in both CD and dedicated double-180g vinyl configurations.
05 • LE CHAT NOIR
🎷 Artist: Philippe Chrétien
💿 Album: Le Chat Noir
🏷 Label: Par Coeur
🔢 Catalogue No.: Not published on verified page
💿 Format: CD • Album • Digipak
🌍 Country: Switzerland
📅 Released: 2006
🎼 Genre: Electronic • Jazz
🎵 Style: Downtempo • Future Jazz
🎙 Credits:
• Philippe Chrétien — Saxophone • Piano • Composition • Producer
• Jeannot Steck — Piano • Programming • Engineer
🎚 Mastering: Dan Suter
🔊 Recording Format: Not published
🔗 Analogue / Digital Provenance: Not published; AAA status not verified
🎵 Tracks:
Le Chat Noir • Cubanito • Close Up • We Agree • Pour Nadine • Pour Juliette
🛒 Availability: ✅ IN STOCK when verified. (The Sound Of Tape)
⭐ THE SOUND OF TAPE COLLECTOR RATING:
★★★★★ 5/5
🏆 ESSENTIAL PHILIPPE CHRÉTIEN
🎧 Collector Highlight: A foundational 2006 recording and one of the clearest introductions to Chrétien’s combination of tenor-saxophone colour, jazz harmony and downtempo production. (The Sound Of Tape)
06 • MORE SAX N BASS
🎷 Artists: Philippe Chrétien & Markus Fritzsche
💿 Album: More Sax N Bass
🏷 Label: Par Coeur
🔢 Catalogue No.: Not published on verified page
💿 Format: CD • Stereo • Album
🌍 Country: Switzerland
📅 Released: 2016
🎼 Genre: Jazz
🎵 Style: Smooth Jazz
🎙 Musicians:
• Philippe Chrétien — Saxophone
• Markus Fritzsche — Double Bass
🎚 Recording / Mastering: Specific engineer and mastering chain not published on the verified page.
🔊 Recording Format: Not published
🔗 Analogue / Digital Provenance: Not published; AAA status not verified
🎵 Includes interpretations of:
James Bond Theme • Don’t Know Why • Georgia On My Mind • Blue In Green • All Blues • Strange Fruit • Take Five • The Wind Cries Mary
🛒 Availability: ✅ IN STOCK when verified. (The Sound Of Tape)
⭐ THE SOUND OF TAPE COLLECTOR RATING:
★★★★★ 5/5
🎧 Collector Highlight: The exposed saxophone-and-double-bass instrumentation makes this one of the most interesting Chrétien albums for listeners interested in tone, ambience, articulation and instrumental texture.
07 • PHILIPPE CHRÉTIEN & DANI SOLIMINE
🎷 Artists: Philippe Chrétien & Dani Solimine
💿 Album: Philippe Chrétien and Dani Solimine
🏷 Label: Par Coeur
🏷 Published identifier: LC18542
💿 Format: CD • Stereo • Album • Digipak
🌍 Country: Switzerland
📅 Released: 2015
🎼 Genre: Contemporary Jazz
🎵 Style: Chamber Jazz
🎙 Musicians:
• Philippe Chrétien — Saxophone
• Dani Solimine — Guitar
🎚 Recording / Mastering: Specific recording and mastering credits not published on the verified page.
🔊 Recording Format: Not published
🔗 Analogue / Digital Provenance: Not published; AAA status not verified
🎵 14 tracks, including:
Only Trust Your Heart • Isn’t She Lovely • Lover Man • My Funny Valentine • A Child Is Born • Estate • Smile • Harlem Nocturne
🛒 Availability: ✅ IN STOCK when verified. (The Sound Of Tape)
⭐ THE SOUND OF TAPE COLLECTOR RATING:
★★★★★ 5/5
🎧 Collector Highlight: Saxophone and guitar provide an exceptionally uncluttered chamber-jazz setting, making this an especially attractive title for late-night listening.
08 • SAX N BASS
🎷 Artists: Markus Fritzsche & Philippe Chrétien
💿 Album: Sax N Bass
🏷 Label: Par Coeur
🔢 Catalogue No.: Not published on verified page
💿 Format: CD • Stereo • Album • Import
🌍 Country: Switzerland
🎼 Genre: Jazz
🎵 Style: Smooth Jazz
🎙 Musicians listed by The Sound of Tape:
• Philippe Chrétien
• Markus Fritzsche
• Reto Bischofberger
🎚 Recording / Mastering: Details not published on verified page
🔊 Original Recording Format: Not published
🔗 Analogue / Digital Provenance: Not published; AAA status not verified
🎵 Programme includes:
Cold, Cold Heart • Hey Joe • Invitation • One for My Baby • Moonglow • The Look of Love • Pink Panther • Body and Soul • ’Round Midnight • Mo Better Blues
🛒 2026 Availability:
❌ SOLD OUT
❌ OUT OF PRINT
❌ BACKORDER NOT AVAILABLE (The Sound Of Tape)
⭐ THE SOUND OF TAPE COLLECTOR RATING:
★★★★★ 5/5 — HIGH COLLECTOR INTEREST
🏆 COLLECTOR ALERT: Its out-of-print status makes clean original copies increasingly important to Chrétien collectors.
09 • SAY WHAT
🎷 Artist: Philippe Chrétien
💿 Album: Say What
🏷 Label: Par Coeur
🔢 Catalogue No.: Not published on verified page
💿 Format: CD • Stereo • Album • Import
🌍 Country: Switzerland
📅 Released: 2006
🎼 Genre: Jazz • Funk / Soul
🎙 Credits:
• Philippe Chrétien — Saxophone • Keyboards • Composer
• Jeannot “Chill Charmeur” Steck — Programming; composition on selected tracks
🎚 Recording: Soundcheck Studio
💿 Disc pressing: Print & Press
🎚 Mastering Engineer: Not published on verified page
🔊 Recording Format: Not published
🔗 Analogue / Digital Provenance: Not published; AAA status not verified
🎵 Tracks:
Suoni D’Oro • Catch A Glimpse • Le Coup • Bingi • Riviera • Say What
🛒 Availability: ✅ IN STOCK when verified. (The Sound Of Tape)
⭐ THE SOUND OF TAPE COLLECTOR RATING:
★★★★½ 4.5/5
🎧 Collector Highlight: An important 2006 release showing Chrétien not simply as saxophonist but also as keyboardist and composer, with a stronger jazz/funk-soul dimension. (The Sound Of Tape)
🏆 PHILIPPE CHRÉTIEN — 2026 COLLECTOR’S PICKS
🥇 Le Chat Noir — ★★★★★
Essential early Philippe Chrétien
🥈 Sax N Bass — ★★★★★
Out-of-print collector priority
🥉 Brushed [LP] — ★★★★★
Sold-out vinyl collector edition
🏆 Eclipse [2×180g LP] — ★★★★★
Premier modern audiophile vinyl choice
🎷 More Sax N Bass — ★★★★★
Outstanding stripped-back sax-and-bass presentation
❤️ A Love Story — ★★★★★
Outstanding late-night smooth-jazz programme
🔎 PROVENANCE KEY
✅ Verified — explicitly published by The Sound of Tape / label information reproduced on the product page.
⚠️ Not Published — information is absent from the currently verified source.
❌ AAA Not Verified — no claim should be made that a release is all-analogue without evidence establishing the recording, mixing and mastering chain.
Important: “Audiophile CD”, “180g vinyl” and “audiophile recording” are quality/format descriptions; none by themselves establish an AAA recording chain.
🎷 PHILIPPE CHRÉTIEN — THE SOUND OF TAPE
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.
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