The Bass and I brings together Steve's virtuosic double bass playing and cool vocal stylings to create a unique and stylish sound. The Bass and I presents a large repertoire from the jazz idiom. A huge variety of jazz and Latin standards creatively arranged for bass and voice. Swinging, hip and cool!
"Singing bass players are common enough creatures in rock music, but they are rare as money in jazz. Sydney's Steve Arie not only sings and plays double bass, he eliminates all the middle men and women, and sings against his own solo accompaniment. To date his reputation has been built on his fine bass playing but he brings the seasoned jazz musician's feel for phrasing to the singing part, as well as an attractive voice." - John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald