: Reviewers from SoundStage! describe the music as "smooth" and "easy-on-the-ears," though they note the performance can occasionally feel almost too relaxed.
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. 1998. Art Johnson, Frederic Alarie - Contact [320]
Art Johnson & Frédéric Alarie : Contact - Jazz Music Archives : Reviewers from SoundStage
is highly regarded in the audiophile community for its exceptional sonic production. 1998. Art Johnson, Frederic Alarie - Contact [320]