The album is a minimalist duo project, consisting entirely of Johnson on guitar and Alarie on bass. The performances are characterized by an easygoing, lyrical style that blends standard jazz repertoire with intimate interplay.
: Reviewers from SoundStage! describe the music as "smooth" and "easy-on-the-ears," though they note the performance can occasionally feel almost too relaxed. 1998. Art Johnson, Frederic Alarie - Contact [320]
Released in 1998, is a collaborative jazz album featuring American guitarist Art Johnson and Montreal-based double bassist Frédéric Alarie. Recorded at Studio Morin-Heights in Quebec, it serves as the debut release for the Canadian audiophile label Fidelio Audio . Performance and Style The album is a minimalist duo project, consisting