Duets

While bass-oriented CDs are not always the most musical affairs, this vibraphone-and-bass-guitar duet disc is a refreshing surprise. Collier & Dean cover an eclectic selection of jazzy material, delivering it with sophisticated skill and musicality. Dan Dean, who is well known in the audio production world for his sample CD collections, is a phenomenal player. He demonstrates a highly evolved pick technique and a fluency in harmonically advanced melodic accompaniment and soloing.