Art Johnson & Frédéric Alarie : Contact - Jazz Music Archives
: The audio imaging is noted for its "spot-on" specificity, with the guitar placed firmly to the left and the bass on the right, creating the illusion of the musicians performing in the room with the listener.
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 track "Angel Eyes" is often cited as a standout for its inspired phrasing. The album also includes two solo tracks, one for each artist ("Turbulence" for Alarie and "Easy Living" for Johnson), providing individual showcases for their technical skill. Audiophile Recording Quality
: Critics praise the "tubey warmth" and natural dynamics of the recording, which effectively captures the acoustics of the wooden-walled studio.
1998. Art Johnson, Frederic Alarie - Contact [320] File
Art Johnson & Frédéric Alarie : Contact - Jazz Music Archives
: The audio imaging is noted for its "spot-on" specificity, with the guitar placed firmly to the left and the bass on the right, creating the illusion of the musicians performing in the room with the listener. 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 Art Johnson & Frédéric Alarie : Contact -
: The track "Angel Eyes" is often cited as a standout for its inspired phrasing. The album also includes two solo tracks, one for each artist ("Turbulence" for Alarie and "Easy Living" for Johnson), providing individual showcases for their technical skill. Audiophile Recording Quality Performance and Style : The track "Angel Eyes"
: Critics praise the "tubey warmth" and natural dynamics of the recording, which effectively captures the acoustics of the wooden-walled studio.