This charming 1988 collection of distinct duets finds bass aficionado Rob Wasserman joined by revered vocalists like Aaron Neville, Rickie Lee Jones, Bobby McFerrin, Lou Reed, Jennifer Warnes, Dan Hicks, Cheryl Bentyne and Stephane Grappelli. The experimental release pairs the human voice with the bass guitar, resulting in a collection of singular and soulful collaborations. Unlike much of modern music, where vocals are squelched and compression molded into something of an afterthought, Wasserman sought to create a true music record – without technology interfering. “It’s kinda like being in a club. It lets you get closer to the song,” Wasserman noted.

 

Tracklist

LP1

  1. Stardust (Aaron Neville)
  2. The Moon Is Made Of Gold (Rickie Lee Jones)
  3. Brothers (Bobby McFerrin)
  4. Duet – Featuring Rob Wasserman (Rob Wasserman)
  5. One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) (Lou Reed)

LP2

  1. Ballad Of The Runaway Horse (Jennifer Warnes)
  2. Gone With The Wind (Dan Hicks)
  3. Angel Eyes (Cheryl Bentyne)
  4. Over The Rainbow (Stephane Grappelli)