Marc Johnson - Overpass - 2021 (24-96) Link
(2021) is a solo bass album by American jazz bassist Marc Johnson , released under the ECM Records label. The "(24-96)" designation refers to the high-resolution audio format (24-bit depth, 96 kHz sampling rate) in which the album is available for audiophile listening.
: This is a rare solo outing for Johnson, known for his work with the Bill Evans Trio. He uses both pizzicato (plucking) and arco (bowing) techniques to create a rich, orchestral-like texture on the double bass. Marc Johnson - Overpass - 2021 (24-96)
: "Samurai Fly" is a solo bass adaptation of his earlier composition "Samurai Hee-Haw," originally recorded with his band Bass Desires. (2021) is a solo bass album by American
: The album includes notable covers like "Nardis," a track famously associated with Bill Evans, and the "Love Theme from Spartacus." He uses both pizzicato (plucking) and arco (bowing)
Recorded in January 2018 in Lugano, Switzerland, the album features Johnson alone, performing a mix of original compositions, jazz standards, and re-imaginings of his own past works. Track List (Eddie Harris) – 05:40 Nardis (Miles Davis) – 04:36 Samurai Fly (Marc Johnson) – 05:54 Love Theme from Spartacus (Alex North) – 04:39 Prayer (Marc Johnson) – 04:47 Quiet Now (Denny Zeitlin) – 04:40 Whorled (Marc Johnson) – 05:37 And You Know I Know (Marc Johnson) – 05:53 Album Highlights