Marc Johnson - Overpass - 2021 (24-96) Apr 2026

: "Samurai Fly" is a solo bass adaptation of his earlier composition "Samurai Hee-Haw," originally recorded with his band Bass Desires.

: The album includes notable covers like "Nardis," a track famously associated with Bill Evans, and the "Love Theme from Spartacus." Marc Johnson - Overpass - 2021 (24-96)

: 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. : "Samurai Fly" is a solo bass adaptation

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 Recorded in January 2018 in Lugano, Switzerland, the