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Contrabass ConversationsStephen Newton on compositionIt was such a pleasure to spend time with composer and Melbourne Symphony bassist Stephen Newton during my trip to Australia in 2019. Stephen is an outstanding performer, and he has a compelling voice as a composer. A native of Sydney, Stephen joined the Melbourne Symphony in 2006, and he has performed internationally with the MSO and other ensembles. We talk about this recent solo bass suite, developing his voice as a composer, connecting wit the audience, and much more. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! ...2020-02-271h 00
Contrabass Conversations670: Stuart Riley on global musical adventuresStuart Riley has led a multifaceted and inspiring musical life as a bassist. Both in the United Kingdom, Stuart moved to Melbourne, Australia in 1999 and worked as a freelancer in all sorts of ensembles. He took a permanent position with Orchestra Victoria in 2017 as Principal Double Bass. Also, Stuart has a wide array of interests, and he has provided a wealth of information regarding orchestral auditions and musical development on his website. We got together in person during my trip to Australia and dug into his background, a fascinating article that covered how he ended up with his...2020-02-201h 05
Contrabass Conversations668: Sebastiano Dessanay on cycling across SardiniaIn October 2018, Sebastiano Dessanay embarked on a humongous adventure: cycling between all 377 towns of his native Sardinia in 377 days. This project, which he called 377, involved him putting his bass ukulele on his back, chronicling his travels via photo, text, and music on his blog. We talk about how he worked up the courage to make this tremendous journey, the logistical planning involved before he went on this trip, high and low points in the journey, what he’s planning to do with all of this detailed material, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to say...2020-02-1335 min
Contrabass ConversationsLila Horovitz on tango, Spain, and theaterI’ve been following along with Lila Horovitz and her multidimensional career for well over a decade, and it was a real pleasure to finally have her as a guest on the podcast. Lila’s album Preludio del Primer Dia and her video Alone... All one was groundbreaking in highlighting the bass as a solo instrument, and the influence of her Argentinian upbringing is evident throughout her compositions. We talk about her new video series covering techniques used by tango bassists, what it was like playing for Cirque du Soleil’s show Algeria last year, moving to Spain m...2020-02-101h 01
Contrabass ConversationsKees Boersma on Sydney Symphony principal bass life Kees Boersma has had a remarkable musical career. In addition to serving as Principal Bass of the Sydney Symphony since 1990, Kees teaches at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and is an active clinician and guest artist. I had the opportunity to catch up with Kees in person during my trip to Australia. He was one of the headliners for the Melbourne BassDay, and we met up in a charming Fitzroy coffeeshop to talk through what he played on his recital for this event, his varied career, favorite gig stories, what it’s like behind the scenes at the...2020-02-0650 min
Contrabass ConversationsCécile-Laure Kouassi on France, Norway, and developmentCécile-Laure Kouassi has had quite a musical journey so far. Growing up in the French Alps, she moved to New York to study with Albert Laszlo at Juilliard. She went on to study with Tim Pitts at Rice University before taking her current position as Assistant Principal Bass of the Oslo Philharmonic. We talk about her upbringing, the decision to study in the United States, favorite memories of her studies with her former teachers, life in Norway, and much more. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! 2020-02-0350 min
Contrabass ConversationsYuriy Galkin on Russia, composition, and adventureYuriy Galkin’s latest album ...For Its Beauty Alone has been turning heads since its release last year, getting warm accolades in All About Jazz, Jazz Weekly, and several other publications. On today’s episode, we chat with Yuriy about growing up in Russia, moving to the United Kingdom, and his eventual relocation to the New York City area in 2017. We also talk about composing, work flows, how Yuriy approaches orchestration, and much more. Check out Yuriy on Instagram, and check out his album release show at Smalls in New York City on February 19 if you ge...2020-01-3047 min
Contrabass ConversationsSasha Witteveen on building a bass careerSasha Witteveen caught my attention with her wonderful recent rendition of Paganini’s Moses Fantasy. At age 16, she has established herself as a rising star in the world of classical music. We talk about her background in music, discovering the bass, what it’s like balancing her studies with her musical aspirations, how groups like the LGT Young Soloists are creating opportunities for young musicians, and much more. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This e...2020-01-2741 min
Contrabass ConversationsSteve Reeves on principal bass rolesAfter 30 years as Principal Bass of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Steve Reeves decided to retire and move on to other projects. This happened to coincide with my trip to Australia for Rob Nairn’s Melbourne Bass Day, and I had the chance to meet up with Steve over coffee and chat about his career, why he decided to retire, and what he has learned serving as a principal player for three decades. Steve is a great person and a wonderful musician, and we had a lot of fun in this wide-ranging conversation. Enjoy! Liste...2020-01-2449 min
Contrabass ConversationsKirsty McCahon on a life in musicIt was such a pleasure to meet and spend time with Kirsty McCahon during my trip to Australia in late 2019. Kirsty has worn many hats as a musician over the years, from holding the position of Principal Bass with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra for 20 years to her current roles as Principal Bass with Pinchgut, Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra, Bach Akademie Australia. We also chat about the surprising health scare that Kirsty had in 2011 and how she navigated through it. Kirsty is a treasure trove of musical knowledge and is an incredibly articulate person. It was so gre...2020-01-201h 01
Contrabass ConversationsMaxime Bibeau on Gasparo de Salo bassesI had a wonderful time meeting and spending time with Australian Chamber Orchestra principal bassist Maxime Bibeau during my trip to Australia in late 2019. Max has had a fascinating career path, and he plays with a power and subtlety that is truly remarkable. We talk about his path from Quebec to Australia, what it’s like playing on a 1585 Gasparo Da Salo bass, the unique experience of playing in a group like the ACO, and much more. A big thanks to all the people who recommended that Max and I connect during my trip to Aust...2020-01-161h 09
Contrabass ConversationsBen Robertson on jazz bass in AustraliaIt was such a pleasure to chat with renowned Australian jazz bassist Ben Robertson in person during my trip to Australia in late 2019! Ben is an outstanding musician with a remarkable career path and musical background, and we had a fascinating conversation into all kinds of subjects revolving around bass, learning, developing listening skills, the subtleties of working on improvisation, and much more. Learn more about Ben on his website, and a huge shout-out to Rob Nairn for connecting us! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, an...2020-01-131h 25
Contrabass ConversationsCollegia Houston with Grace LewisGrace Lewis is starting an exciting new project in Houston called Collegia: Houston. Grace and Jason talk about the idea for the project, its goals, challenges and rewards of launching a nonprofit, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to follow along with Collegia: Houston on Facebook and Instagram! Also, check out Grace’s past podcast appearances from 2018 and 2019. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check ou...2020-01-0221 min
Contrabass ConversationsA look back at 2019Today’s episode is a quick look back at 2019 in terms of travel, interviews, highlights, and most popular episodes. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut. Steve Swan String Bass2019-12-3020 min
Contrabass ConversationsStephen P Brown on building a performing careerToday’s conversation features Stephen P. Brown, a conductor of orchestras, choirs, concert bands and musical theater, and the founder of Concert University. We cover how Stephen woks with musicians, what holds people back in their performing careers, and much more. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound a...2019-12-261h 24
Contrabass ConversationsSean Perrin on businessToday’s conversation features a deep-dive with Clarineat host Sean Perrin about how both of our careers have evolved over the past several years. Sean is a past podcast guest, and this chat was also published on his podcast on episodes 122 and 123. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sou...2019-12-232h 01
Contrabass ConversationsGary Peacock - best ofThis “best of” conversation with world-renowned jazz bassist Gary Peacock has been one of our most popular episodes ever since it aired in 2017. It is also one of the first times we crowd-sourced questions, so all the topics we dig into are suggestions from people that follow the podcast. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce a...2019-12-1954 min
Contrabass ConversationsChristian McBrideThis “best of” episode features a conversation with the wonderful jazz bassist Christian McBride. This lighthearted and engaging conversation originally aired in 2018 and has become one of our most popular episodes. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stab...2019-12-1651 min
Contrabass ConversationsLarry Grenadier - best ofThis “best of” episode features our conversation with the outstanding jazz bassist Larry Grenadier. Larry recently released his solo album The Gleaners, and we talked about the genesis behind this album in this conversation, which originally aired in 2017. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel...2019-12-121h 07
Contrabass ConversationsAngela Beeching on Beyond TalentAngela Beeching’s monumental book Beyond Talent has been hugely influential in the music world, and she’s almost ready to launch her third edition. As the former director of entrepreneurship and career offices at Manhattan School of Music, New England Conservatory, and Indiana University, Angela has helped countless musicians to understand their potential and options and now works with clients one-on-one and in “power groups” to move forward in their career. We dig into mindset, limiting beliefs, the challenges of book writing, and much more in this fun and informative conversation. Enjoy! Listen to ...2019-12-091h 13
Contrabass ConversationsDon Messina on Lennie TristanoSo many people will resonate with the musical journey that Don Messina has had. He has been a proponent of the music and style of Lennie Tristano ever since meeting him in 1973, and he also spent 14 years studying jazz with tenor saxophonist Fred Amend. In addition to being part of the Kazzrie Jaxen Duo/Trio/Quartet, Don has session and performed with Sal, Mosca, Jimmy Halperin, Larry Bluth, Jon Easton, Peter Prisco, Ted Brown, Rick Moore, Chris Aiello, Will Jhun, Charley Krachy, Skip Scott, Rich Peare, and others. Don has also performed with Phil Woods, Stanley Turrentine, Jo...2019-12-021h 15
Contrabass ConversationsJeremy Baguyos on computer musicI’ve known Jeremy Baguyos for over 15 years, and I’ve always found it fascinating how he weaves together the double bass and computer music in his work. After playing bass full-time with the Orquesta Filarmonica de GC (Spain) and Shreveport Symphony, Jeremy moved to Washington, DC to freelance. I met him in the early 2000s while playing in the Des Moines Metro Opera, where he serves as principal bass. After getting a Master’s Degree in Computer Music from Peabody, Jeremy’s career pivoted into academia. He is Professor of Music & Interdisciplinary Informatics at the University of Nebraska...2019-11-291h 38
Contrabass ConversationsNorman Ludwin on orchestrationI’ve been a fan of the music of Dr. Norman Ludwin for years. In fact, his bass ensemble The Love Story led to one of the most entertaining memories of my early years of teaching bass! Norman was in San Francisco doing a talk on orchestration for the American Federation of Musicians Local 6. I had a chance to attend his presentation and also sit down with him the next morning for an in-depth interview on: • his early training and musical background • his time performing in the Florida Symphony and co-principal bass in the Natal Philharmonic in Durban South Africa...2019-11-251h 02
Contrabass ConversationsSusan Hagen on Boston bass lifeSusan Hagen is a Boston native and is extremely active in that city’s musical scene. She serves as principal double bassist of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, teaches bass at the Berklee College of Music, and is a regular substitute in the Boston Symphony. We talk about the influence of Ed Barker and her studies with him at Boston University, the unique teaching environment of Berklee (400 bass students!), the crazy adventures that ensue when called for a gig at the least moment, and much more. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS...2019-11-211h 24
Contrabass ConversationsPawel Knapik on Polish bass musicPawel Knapik is a bassist and composer originally from Poland and currently living and working in New York City. He has been a longtime champion of Polish composers, and he recently performed the American premiere of Tadeusz Kassern’s Double Bass Concerto. Pawel is also an accomplished composer, and has written many pieces for the double bass, including his Westbeth Capriccio. He has also put together a documentary about the life of Tadeusz Kassern and his time in the United States. We talk about Tadeusz’ life as a diplomat, how he found himself in the United...2019-11-1850 min
Contrabass ConversationsRoberto Cassani on folk music and fameRoberto Cassani has had a fascinating path through the music world. Originally from Milan, Italy, Roberto landed a record deal at a young age but walked away from it and moved to Scotland… without speaking any English! Over the years, he has developed a strong following as a folk musician, and he moved from guitar to double bass as his primary instrument about 10 years ago. Since then, he has toured extensively in many different guises, either solo or playing double bass in the world of folk, rockabilly, swing, and more. In 2018, he started working with Dann...2019-11-1451 min
Contrabass ConversationsBrianna Goldberg on bows and businessBrianna Goldberg has quickly become one of the most sought-after bow specialists in Southern California. After several degrees and years of performing across the country, Brianna became inspired in part by a conversation with bowmaker Sue Lipkins, to look into the world of bow rehairing and repair. We dig into Brianna’s backstory, the challenges and rewards of starting a small business, what having a physical retail shop can do for you, and numerous questions about bow maintenance and care. Enjoy, and be sure to follow along with Brianna on Facebook and Instagram! Listen to Contr...2019-11-1154 min
Contrabass ConversationsNina Harries on celebrating creativityNina Harries is a compelling force in the creative arts, exploring new territory with bass and vocals in an exciting manner. She recently launched her debut album in an event along with harpist and vocalist Ellie Ford, and she has several extremely groovy solo pieces like Icarus and The Clown Song up on YouTube. We talk about the experience of feeling like a “duck out of water” her first two years at the Royal College of Music, finding her groove by combining the voice with bass, exploring a variety of bands and creative projects in London, and the c...2019-11-041h 05
Contrabass ConversationsRobert Landfermann on free jazzI was introduced to Robert Landfermann by WDR Big Band bassist and former podcast guest John Goldsby. Robert is a mainstay on the German jazz and new music scene. He’s played for years with the Pablo Held Trio, and does his own albums and projects. He teaches at the University in Essen. We dig into topics like what it’s like performing free jazz, the influence of Paul Motian, Gensler strings and their fascinating properties, the Cologne jazz scene, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to check out his recent albums Brief and Topaz.2019-10-281h 09
Contrabass ConversationsDavid Neubert on online learning David Neubert has been at the forefront of music technology and how it applies to teaching for decades. He presented a session about online learning for double bassists and some of the pros and cons of this approach. In addition to being a past president of the International Society of Bassists and former bass faculty The University of Texas at Austin, David is also a pilot. He is one of the few people that attended the 2019 ISB Convention by flying his own plane there! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and...2019-10-2423 min
Contrabass ConversationsDan Styffe on exploring new musical territoriesDan Styffe is constantly pushing new boundaries and exploring new territory on the double bass. He has been extremely active on a number of fronts since our last podcast with him back in 2017. We caught up with Dan at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention to chat about some of his many recent premiers and recording projects. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out t...2019-10-1714 min
Contrabass ConversationsFausto Borem on Brazilian musical explorationsFausto Borém is the Grand Prize winner of the 2018 International Society of Bassists Research Competition. His document, titled Intonation in the Performance of the Double Bass, was presented at the 2019 ISB Convention. Fausto has been on my “to interview” list for years, and it was great to have the opportunity to connect with him in person for the podcast! We talk about his ISB presentation and much more. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This...2019-10-1017 min
Contrabass ConversationsHelen Svoboda on finding your voiceI was introduced to Helen Svoboda by jazz bass mainstay and past podcast guest John Goldsby. Helen is exploring a variety of interesting solo and collaborative projects on the bass, including her Vegetable Bass series, her bass and tenor sax duo Meatshell, her chamber-oriented Sprout project, and more. Helen is pushing into fascinating new territory on the bass and is a compelling and original artist. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is bro...2019-10-0741 min
Contrabass ConversationsAndres Martin on changing your lifeAndrés Martín is a longtime friend and collaborator of mine. Even though we regularly see each other at events like his Latin American Bass Festival, the Golden Gate Bass Camp, the International Society of Bassists Convention, and Galicia Graves, it have been over three years since he appeared on the podcast. In this episode, recorded live at the 2019 Golden Gate Bass Camp, Andrés and I chat about his beginnings as a composer, what it was like writing The Heart Knows No Borders for Gary Karr, and how working our regularly has changed his approach to b...2019-09-2327 min
Contrabass ConversationsElisa Janson Jones on vulnerability and challengesElisa Janson Jones is an entrepreneur, author, educator and the founder of the International Music Educator Summit. I was introduced to her through an appearance on Andrew Hitz’s The Entrepreneurial Musician podcast, and I know that she’s be a great person to have on this podcast. This is an honest, raw, and different kind of episode, and Elisa and I talk about successes and failures, how careers evolve for people over the years, taking charge of your own life, and many other topics. Elisa also published this podcast on her excellent Music Ed Mento...2019-09-191h 13
Contrabass ConversationsBrian Bromberg on drums, education, and recording a bassBrian Bromberg has been on my “to interview” list for years, and it finally happened in person at the 2019 Golden Gate Bass Camp. In this conversation, we talk about Brian’s early career, lessons learned from drums and how starting with drums affected his bass playing, what most people don’t know about recording a bass, and much more. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Chec...2019-09-1628 min
Contrabass ConversationsJean-Philippe Viret on jazz and compositionI had the pleasure of meeting Jean-Philippe Viret in person and interviewing him during Cielito de Jesus’ wonderful Rabbath Institute Los Angeles. Jean-Philippe is one of the founding members of l’Orchestre de contrebasses and has had a rich career as a jazz bassist and composer in Paris for decades. We talk about his early years, the founding of l’Orchestre de contrebasses, exploring creativity, and much more. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This epis...2019-09-1238 min
Contrabass ConversationsValentina Ciardelli on making your own pathValentina Ciardelli is one of my favorite young bass artists, and she and I share a passion for the music of Frank Zappa. Valentina is launching her first CD, titled Zappa, Puccini, Tabakov, Ciardelli: Music from the Sphinx, on September 20th, 2019. We talk about a wide array of topics, ranging from her recent arrangements and recording of Cletus Awreetus Awrightus and many other works to how she got permission from the Zappa estate to record Frank Zappa’s music. We even bring up the cover of Zappa’s album Joe’s Garage and how she recorded...2019-09-0948 min
Contrabass ConversationsChristian DillinghamChristian Dillingham is a longtime friend and musical collaborator of mine. He and I played together in a bass quartet when we were both living in Chicago, and he has continued to develop an interesting career in the classical and jazz worlds. We dig into our shared history, what it has been like living in Chicago, life on the South Side, and much more in this in-person chat at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by...2019-09-0521 min
Contrabass ConversationsEhud Ettun on jazz explorationsBassist and composer Ehud Ettun has been on a fascinating musical journey. Originally from Israel, where he studied with Michael Klinghoffer, Ehud went on to study at New England Conservatory. He has developed a thriving career as a jazz artist and also as an educator. We talk about his path through the music world, starting a music school in rural Israel, the dramatic roots of his latest album, and much more. Enjoy, and check out Ehud on his website, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and...2019-08-2941 min
Contrabass ConversationsLloyd Goldstein on making a differenceLloyd Goldstein is one of my favorite people on the planet. I’ve been a huge fan of his ever since chatting with him back in 2016 for the podcast. Lloyd works as a certified music practitioner at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. He’s also one heck of a composer, and I’ve played several of his pieces from his great collection The Way Back for the past few years. It was an honor to sit down with Lloyd and finally do a “round 2” conversation—enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iO...2019-08-2632 min
Contrabass ConversationsDeparture Duo on 30 hours of new musicDeparture Duo is an innovative collaboration between soprano Nina Guo and double bassist Edward Kass. Eddie and Nina have dedicated themselves to performing, commissioning, and researching music for soprano and double bass, and the results have been fascinating. We talk about their 30 by ’30 project (30 hours of soprano+bass music by 2030), how they became enthralled by this musical combination, their extensive database of soprano+bass music, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to follow Departure Duo on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kind...2019-08-2254 min
Contrabass ConversationsAmanda Rice-Johnston on freelance lifeAmanda Rice-Johnston and I finally met in person after over a decade of being online friends. She has a vibrant career as a double bass performer and a down to earth perspective on what a life in music is really like. We cover a wide array of topics, from her path through the music world to how she balances working in a cheese shop with a performing career. It was a pleasure to connect with her at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention, and be sure to follow her on Instagram to stay connected! Listen to...2019-08-1944 min
Contrabass ConversationsLarry Hutchinson on a life in musicLarry Hutchinson recently retired from the Detroit Symphony after 34 years in the bass section. A leading proponent of double bass education in the state of Michigan, Larry has organized countless bass events over the years. He has also served on the faculties of Western Michigan University and Wayne State University and is in demand nationally as a clinician. We chat with Larry about his career, life in the Detroit Symphony, staying inspired as an orchestral section member, and much more. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! C...2019-08-1537 min
Contrabass ConversationsBrett Shurtliffe on auditions and winter adventuresBrett Shurtliffe is the Associate Principal Bassist of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Brett is a former student of the Eastman School of Music, where he studied with James VanDemark, and of Duquesne University, where he studied with Jeffrey Turner. In 2003, Brett was the Top American Prizewinner at the International Society of Bassists Solo Competition, and two years later took 1st Prize at the ISB Orchestral Competition. Other honors include 1st Prize PADEASTA Solo Competition, and Top Honors for Double Bass at the National ASTA Solo Competition. Brett and I caught up at the 2019 International Society of...2019-08-1235 min
Contrabass ConversationsNaj Qureshi of Ottava ImportsNaj Qureshi of Ottawa Imports has an interesting business model. Naj has made it his mission to get the highest quality hand carved Italian basses into the hands of bassists at prices that are unbeatable for the quality of Ottava’s Inventory. His priority starting Ottava has been to make sure that any bassist has access to marvelous instruments crafted in the Old World Tradition at realistic, fair and uninflated prices. We caught up with Naj at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention to learn more about Ottava Imports and what they do. Check out thei...2019-08-0813 min
Contrabass ConversationsChris Kosky on The Thumb Transition ZoneChris Kosky is a former bassist for the Air Force Band and just came out with a book titled The Thumb Transition Zone. Designed for intermediate and advanced students, this book focuses on the middle area of the double bass fingerboard, providing exercises for playing more effortlessly and musically in this region of the bass. You can pick up a copy of this new book at the International Society of Bassists Online Store. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: ...2019-08-0512 min
Contrabass ConversationsHector Tirado on proprioceptionHector Tirado can’t hear, but uses the the technique of proprioception to play the double bass by feeling the vibrations of the double bass through his skin. He has presented at several International Society of Bassists conventions, and he has a great collection of videos on his YouTube Channel demonstrating how he plays the bass Here’s a video of Hector playing the introduction of the Bach Chorale meine freude. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Ad...2019-08-0114 min
Contrabass ConversationsTom Knific on creative careersTom Knific leads a full life as a bassist, composer, and educator. He has taught at Western Michigan University since 1987 and was appointed Director of Jazz Studies in 2000. He is also extremely active as a composer and touring musician. Tom has also been involved in the double bass community for many years as a past president of the International Society of Bassists and host of the 2005 ISB Convention. We sat down with Tom at the 2019 ISB Convention to talk about his career, the bass community, composing, and much more. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conv...2019-07-2933 min
Contrabass ConversationsAudrey Jo Williams on teachingAudrey Jo Williams is the owner of Music with Audrey and teaches string lessons in Bloomington, Indiana. We had the chance to sit down with her at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention and chat about her career, teaching, starting a business, and more. Enjoy, and learn more about Audrey and what she does through the following links: student testimonials bass videos Music with Audrey on Facebook Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is...2019-07-2508 min
Contrabass ConversationsClaus Freudenstein and UNIOClaus Freudenstein has recently released a new album with the Bassmonsters called UNIO. Learn more in this short chat with Claus live from the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention, and check out the video version here. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with...2019-07-2207 min
Contrabass ConversationsTrevor Jones on building this businessToday’s show, recorded live at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention, is a look inside the inner workings of the Contrabass Conversations brand and business with Trevor Jones. Trevor joined the team in 2017 and has been instrumental in tightening up what we do here on the podcast. What we talk about here can be applied to many projects in life, and if you’d like to chat with Trevor about making progress on projects, you can reach out to him at trevor@contrabassconversations.com. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Androi...2019-07-1827 min
Contrabass ConversationsSarah Hogan Kaiser on mid-career auditionsSarah Hogan Kaiser has been a member of the St. Louis Symphony since 2004. Prior to that, she performed in the New World Symphony, and she received her Bachelor of Music from Indiana University and her Master of Music from Rice University. Sarah and I shared a stand in the Spoleto USA Orchestra many years ago, and it was great to reconnect and talk about her career, life in the St. Louis Symphony, and the challenges of take an audition in your own orchestra after many years of not auditioning. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our...2019-07-1541 min
Contrabass ConversationsMaggie Cox on the PAGE ProjectMaggie Cox is an undergraduate student at Rice University and co-authored an article last year which sparked controversy in the double bass world. This article led to the creation of the Project for All Gender Equality, which is focused on the unique experiences of gender minorities in the bass community. We chat about this and more in this engaging conversation live from the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention with Maggie. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings...2019-07-1135 min
Contrabass ConversationsJoel Braun and Jeremy Kurtz-Harris on growth and developmentJoel Braun is taking over at the University of Texas at Austin as bass professor, and he joined me and San Diego Symphony principal bass Jeremy Kurtz-Harris for a freewheeling conversation on competitions, auditions, learning modalities, living in an age of distraction, and much more. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sou...2019-07-0853 min
Contrabass ConversationsJay Starkes on Lisle Atkinson and the Neo Bass EnsembleJay Starkes and I caught up live at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention to chat about the passing of his friend, colleague, and mentor Lisle Atkinson. Jay discusses the wealth of musical collaborations that Lisle experienced in his life and the memorial concert being planned for fall 2019 to commemorate his life and artistic contributions. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex str...2019-07-0514 min
Contrabass ConversationsDesmond Bratton on meditation and purposeDesmond Bratton has had an interesting career so far, and he’s only in the early stages of his professional bass life. He has studied with Lloyd Goldstein and Nicholas Walker, two of my favorite past podcast guests. We talk about his artistic pursuits, meditation, and pivot points we all encounter in our lives. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings...2019-07-0140 min
Contrabass ConversationsAdam Booker and Danny Ziemann on jazz educationBoth Danny Ziemann and Adam Booker have appeared on the podcast before, and I thought that it would be fun and valuable to sit down with both of them and chat about the state of the union in terms of jazz education. This is a great conversation that covers all kinds of important topics like mindset, professionalism, challenges unique to jazz bass education, and much more. Enjoy! Learn more: Adam on Contrabass Conversations Danny on Contrabass Conversations Danny’s Discover Double Bass courses Listen to Contrabass Conversations with ou...2019-06-2729 min
Contrabass ConversationsAaron Olguin on solo playingAaron Olguin is one of my favorite people, and it has been such fun following along with his projects and successes in the music world. Aaron was the opening classical headliner for the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention, and he and I also played on Andrés Martín’s recital at the convention. We talk about what he played on is recital, what his new job in the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra is like, and more! Enjoy, and check out our deep-dive with Aaron and his career from early 2019 here. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our fre...2019-06-2413 min
Contrabass ConversationsLongevity and the BassistToday’s episode was recorded live at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention with Dr. Randy Kertz, Chi-chi Nwanoku, John Patitucci, and Steve Bailey about how to stay healthy on the bass as you age. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut s...2019-06-201h 06
Contrabass ConversationsBlake Hilley is in high gearBlake Hilley just finished his freshman year at the Juilliard School, and he’s already done more than many people do during their entire undergraduate careers. Here are just a few of the projects he has accomplished in this short period of time: he premiered a solo work for bass titled Bass Heart by composer Bishu Chattopadhyay he released a recording of himself performing Kol Nidrei he put out a ton of recordings on his YouTube channel, including a quite entertaining cover of I Fought the Law (also singing!) he wrote an article for the Juilliard Admi...2019-06-1756 min
Contrabass ConversationsSélène Saint-Aime on afro-french explorationsSélène Saint-Aime is a young Afro-French bassist, singer, and composer with Caribbean and West African origins. She has spent the last few years traveling the world and absorbing the musical cultures of places like Cuba, North Africa, Spain, Italy, and the West Indes. Sélène has studied with Ron Carter and Lonnie Plaxico as well as saxophonist and conceptualist Steve Coleman. Her upcoming EP Mare Undarum, from which we feature excerpts on this episode, explores the world of lunar seas. We dig into her very cool travel bass from Patrick Charton, experiences travel...2019-06-1338 min
Contrabass ConversationsStephanie Patterson on adult learners Stephanie Patterson specializes in teaching adult learners. After playing professionally for a period of time, she developed an overuse injury and had to leave her symphonic career. Her teaching career began by accident about 10 years ago when her former hairdresser wanted to learn to play bass to do rockabilly. Around the same time, she began corresponding with New York Philharmonic bassist and Manhattan School of Music bass faculty member Orin O’Brien. Through her own experiences and advice from Orin, Stephanie has developed a teaching philosophy specifically tailored for adult learners. We dig into...2019-06-101h 24
Contrabass ConversationsCory Palmer on auditioning and practicingCory Palmer recently won the position of Principal Bass with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. We first met in person at the 2019 Pittsburgh Double Bass Symposium, and it was great to sit down and do a deep dive on his career thus far. We cover a variety of topics, including: studying at Peabody with John Hood studying with Orin O’Brien at the Manhattan School of Music Cory’s path from Carnegie Mellon University into the freelance world how he continued to level up his playing refining his audition process highs and lows along his journey using Modac...2019-06-0651 min
Contrabass ConversationsSascha Jacobsen on Tango BassSascha Jacobsen recently put out a super-cool new video titled Un Bajo de Magia / The Magic Bass. This new release was a great excuse to connect in person with Sascha, who also lives here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Sascha has an incredibly diverse creative life, and we dig into a whole bunch of topics about various projects, including: his Musical Art Quintet his Trio Garufa getting projects partially funded by InterMusic SF Sascha’s new Patreon account and the importance of supporting artists Be sure to check out his new video and follow him...2019-06-0353 min
Contrabass ConversationsJustin Carney and the Kill The Bass PodcastJustin Carney recently started a new podcast called Kill The Bass. It’s all about exploring various concepts of musical practice from the perspective of jazz bassists. Justin has been planning this podcast for several years, and it was great to have a chance to sit down with him and talk about life, musical highs and lows, how musical practice relates to other areas of life, and many other topics. Be sure to check out Justin’s new podcast, and he’d love it if you emailed him any suggestions for guests! We talked...2019-05-271h 45
Contrabass ConversationsKrista Kopper and The Backstage Creative PodcastKrista Kopper recently launched a podcast called The Backstage Creative focusing on the people who work behind the scenes of theater to create the scenes, music, costumes, props, and everything else that goes into live productions. We chat about her background, starting a podcast, and the benefits that come from tackling a project like this. Be sure to check out this cool new podcast, and a huge shout-out to Krista for being a part of the Contrabass Conversations team! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Co...2019-05-231h 02
Contrabass ConversationsDutch Double Bass FestivalJames Oesi will be hosting the second Dutch Double Bass Festival this June 8th and 9th in Rotterdam. The line-up for the event is spectacular, including: Francois and Sylvan Rabbath Rick Stotijn Renaud Garcia Fons Richard Bona Check out the full line-up of guests and get your tickets on the festival website, and check out my previous conversation with James for more on his cool musical background and activities! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings Th...2019-05-2022 min
Contrabass ConversationsMeet New ISB President Hans SturmHans Sturm and I go way back. In fact, it was 25 years ago that I first heard him play at our mutual alma mater Northwestern University. Since then, we’ve done a ton of things together: We shot an old-school video about the Rabbath technique in my old apartment in Chicagoland (note the cat participating in the background) Hans invited me to join the board of the International Society of Bassists (way back in 2006!) I’ve had him on the podcast several times to talk about various projects We’re back on the ISB board together again (2...2019-05-1639 min
Contrabass ConversationsJohn Goldsby on his Building Up courseJohn Goldsby has recently released a new course on Discover Double Bass called Building Up. This course contains four hours of video in 45 different lessons. Many of the tracks feature piano and drum accompaniment and also include tracks without the bass so you can practice along. The course is perfect for intermediate to advanced jazz bassists who want to solidify their technique and learn new approaches, and it’s put together from material that John has found to be quite effective with his students. John and I go behind the scenes of the ne...2019-05-1327 min
Contrabass ConversationsPhoebe Russell on her musical journeyIt is such a pleasure to have Phoebe Russell on the podcast! Phoebe joined the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in 2017 as Principal Bass after graduating from the Berlin Philharmonic’s Karajan Academy. Phoebe is originally from Melbourne, Australia. She has worked with a remarkable number of professional orchestras across the globe, including the Berlin Philharmonic, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Radio Symphony Orchestra Berlin, Deutsches Symphonie Orchester, the Netherlands Philharmonic and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. Phoebe has also built a remarkable career outside of the orchestra as a soloist, and she is the lecturer in...2019-05-0251 min
Contrabass ConversationsCharles Winters of Miami StringMiami String is a string shop with a unique business setup. Located in metro Miami and founded by Charles Winters, this shop recently added Dale Cockrum as a full-time master luthier. We chat with Charles, his wife and business partner Katrina, and Dale about the string business in Miami, unique challenges facing double basses in this humid climate, the active double bass rental market, and much more. Learn more on their website, and follow along with them on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and...2019-04-2953 min
Contrabass ConversationsPablo Aslan on recording projectsPablo Aslan recently released Contrabajo, Works for Bass and String Quartet. This is Pablo’s first “bass up front” release, and it’s a musical tour-de-force. Highly recommended listening! We talk about the new album, Pablos musical explorations in the electronic music world, staying current with business trends in the music industry, progressing as an instrumentalist, and much more in this wide-ranging conversation. Be sure to follow Pablo on Spotify and Facebook, and check out our previous interview from 2016 here! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle!2019-04-2539 min
Contrabass ConversationsDon Greene on college prepCollege Prep for Musicians is written by past podcast guest Dr. Don Greene along with Dr. Annie Bosler and Dr. Kathleen Tesar. This book is a step-by-step guide and outlines precisely how to apply for, prepare for, and win auditions at top music schools. The book introduces powerful strategies and tools for high school students to use during the audition process, gives insight into the admissions process, and provides a very organized and proven system for parents and students to approach this crucial phase. Don talks about various aspects of the college application and audition...2019-04-2232 min
Contrabass ConversationsAnnette Costanzi on developing Progressive Repertoire Annette Costanzi worked closely with George Vance to create the materials that would become the highly influential Progressive Repertoire series. In this conversation, Annette shares her memories of the special magic surrounding the creation of this series, what George was like as a person, and how this series evolved. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an e...2019-04-1837 min
Contrabass ConversationsFumiko Wellington on George Wellington's life and legacyFumiko Wellington’s father George Wellington left a lasting legacy upon the double bass world. Raised in Boston and exposed at an early age to music, George studied with Warren Benfield at Northwestern University. George moved with his family to Hawaii, one of the few places in which his multiracial family could live and work in the United States at that time. Fumiko shares all kinds of reminiscences in this conversation about George and the impact he had on the double bass in Hawaii, including bringing Francois Rabbath to the state, starting the Hawaii Contrabass Festival and ushe...2019-04-1559 min
Contrabass ConversationsCareer Advice panel discussionToday’s episode features a Q&A panel with several clinicians from the 2019 Chicago Bass Festival. A big thanks goes to Liz Clawson for actually amplifying this panel discussion - I never got my acts together enough to make that happen The audience questions didn’t get caught on the microphone, but Liz restates most of the questions, and I break in to let you know what they asked a few times as well Moderator: Liz Clawson Panel: Jason Heath Tracy Rowell, Oberlin Conservatory James VanDemark, Eastman School of Music Sara...2019-04-1153 min
Contrabass ConversationsPete CocoPete Coco recently released Lined with a Groove, which is dedicated to bassists he’s admired for years like: Charlie Haden Red Mitchell Ron Carter Ray Brown Milt Hinton Todd Coolman wrote the liner notes to this new album as well. In addition to the new album, we talk with Pete about bass life on Long Island, studying at Hofstra and Stony Brook, starting the Music Academy of Garden City, life as a jazz bassist in the 21st century, and much more. Thanks again to Pete for the great chat...2019-04-0858 min
Contrabass ConversationsBob PhillipsIt’s a pleasure to bring you this episode with renowned educator, composer, conductor, bassist, and musical innovator Bob Phillips. Bob has been a major influence on me and how I teach, and he’s a treasure trove of knowledge on where we are and where we’re going as music educators. Currently, Bob is the Director of String Publications for Alfred Music. He has served as president of the American String Teachers Association and, in 2013 Bob was inducted into the University of Michigan School of Music Hall of Fame. I’ve used a ton of his books, arr...2019-04-0440 min
Contrabass ConversationsGeorge Vance in his own wordsThis special episode features an interview between renowned double bass pedagogue George Vance and Cleveland Orchestra bassist Henry Peyrebrune. This interview was transcribed by Johnny Hamil and Christian Chesanek and used for the genesis of an article in the International Society of Bassists’ Bass World (Vol. 41. No. 2). A big thanks to everyone involved in making this audio available. Learn more about George Vance and his influence in this 2018 episode featuring several past guests. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsor...2019-04-011h 31Contrabass ConversationsApps I Use for Teaching and PerformingIn addition to Modacity and forScore, there are a bunch of apps that Jason regularly uses for teaching and practicing. This final solo show of March 2019 covers some of these and how they can be used. Apps mentioned: AudioNote Tonal Energy Sight Reaching Machine Metronomics AnyTune Pro Gadget Cubasis Launchpad Blocs Wave TouchAble Notion Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex...2019-03-2816 minContrabass ConversationsModacity and forScoreModacity and forScore are two apps that have become constant companions for Jason’s practicing, performing, and teaching. Today’s solo show digs into ways that these apps can be used to dramatically improve organization and progress in various domains. Links mentioned: Modacity and forScore - blog post on how to incorporate both doublebassblog.org free sheet music library iDoubleBass - great app from Micah Howard Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin...2019-03-2529 minContrabass ConversationsEDM and TeachingElectronic dance music and teaching strings… are these two things even vaguely related? Today’s solo show covers ways that Jason has discovered to incorporate all kinds of cool apps and controllers into various classroom and rehearsal environments. Links mentioned: Ableton MIDI Fighter MuseScore Press by Vince Oliver Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enh...2019-03-2139 minContrabass ConversationsBuilding Better Bass SectionsWhy are strange things happening back there in the bass section? We cover this evergreen and amusing topic in today’s solo show, and also tips for developing stronger student bass sections. Links mentioned: Speaking Bass - Keynote from TMEA 2019 Speaking Bass - PDF handout from Midwest Clinic 2018 Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double b...2019-03-1840 minContrabass ConversationsAligning Life's ActivitiesToday’s solo show covers techniques to help align all the various projects you are involved in, and how one project and inspire and help another. Link mentioned: Gretchen Rubin’s “four personalities” quiz Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a...2019-03-1440 minContrabass ConversationsDaily RoutinesWe’re digging into daily routines today on this solo episode of the podcast and how to position yourself for consistent and creative work on a daily basis. Links mentioned: Unemployment Never Sounded so Sweet (blog post from 2016) Moving to San Francisco (podcast from 2016) Tim Ferriss The “four quadrants” from The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Pomodoro Technique Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest i...2019-03-1140 min
Contrabass Conversationsstudy bass in the South of France!Rencontres de la Contrebasse will be taking place for the second year August 19-24, 2019. Learn more about this cool event in today’s conversation with Eleanor Martindale, and visit their website and Facebook page for more info. Also, check out this cool video with faculty members Giuseppe Ettorre and Lorraine Campet! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada...2019-03-0720 min
Contrabass ConversationsAndrew Arceci on period performanceI had a wonderful time chatting with Andrew Arceci for the podcast! Andrew studied double bass, viola da gamba, and art history at Peabody and went on to study early music at Juilliard School and at Magdalen College in Oxford. He currently teaches bass at Concord Academy, directs the Collegium Musicum at Wellesley College, and is quite active as a performer in all different kinds of musical styles. We dig into all kinds of topics, like his early years, what drew him to period performance, switching modalities and gear from gig to gig, life on the road an...2019-03-041h 05
Contrabass ConversationsKenneth Knudson on the Language of JazzKenneth Knudsen has just released his 4th album called TÉTÉ. The album's recorded by 5 musicians from 5 different countries, and is currently being presented in many European venues.Jason and Kenneth talk about his musical background, studying with Marco Panascia in New York City, staying in shape not he road, creativity, balancing career and family, and much more in this wide-ranging conversation. Be sure to follow Kenneth on Facebook and Instagram, and check out his new album here. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Cont...2019-02-2853 min
Contrabass ConversationsGrace Lewis on the ISBWe’re chatting about the International Society of Bassists today with past podcast guest and Houston-area double bass teacher Grace Lewis. Learn more about the ISB and join today by following this link. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada. Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their n...2019-02-2506 min
Contrabass ConversationsLindsay Lam on the ISBWe’re chatting about the International Society of Bassists today with ISB member and Virginia-based double bass teacher Lindsay Lam. Learn more about the ISB and join today by following this link. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada. Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new bas...2019-02-2123 min
Contrabass ConversationsPatricia Weitzel on the ISBWe’re chatting about the International Society of Bassists today with ISB Membership Chair Patricia Weitzel. Learn more about the ISB and join today by following this link. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada. Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature profess...2019-02-1809 min
Contrabass ConversationsDanny Ziemann on jazz harmonyIt’s great to get a chance to sit down again with Danny Ziemann, one of my favorite podcast guests. Danny recently put out a book titled Topics in Jazz Bass Vol. 1 - Harmony. We dig into harmonic considerations for bassists, the dangers of trying to make lines unnecessarily hip without really understanding the harmony, practicing, and much more! Follow along with Danny’s adventures on Facebook, and check out his online courses here on Discover Double Bass. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is spon...2019-02-1444 min
Contrabass ConversationsUpton BassOne of my all-time top interview requests has been to chat with Gary Upton and Eric Roy of Upton Bass. As I was booking my trip to New York City, I knew that spending a day at the Upton barn in Mystic, Connecticut was a must-do. Eric, Gary, and I had a great conversation about all kinds of things, like the unconventional way in which they established Upton Bass, how the company grew from selling bass accessories to building over 120 basses a year, staying ahead of various online trends in the bass world, the story behind designing a...2018-10-1158 min
Bettany Hughes’s Ten Places, Europe and UsUpton HouseUpton House in Warwickshire was one of four houses owned by Walter Samuel, the 2nd Lord Bearsted, who was one of the richest men in Britain before the Second World War. When he bought this estate in 1927 it satisfied all those favourite pre-war pursuits for the well-heeled British, but there is more to this house, and its former owner, than meets the eye.
House manager Michelle Leake shows Bettany around Lord Bearsted’s notable art collection and uncovers more about the quiet philanthropist who lived by his own motto and put ‘deeds before words’. This is revealed in his incredible bid to...2016-12-1200 min
Ten Places, Europe and UsUpton HouseUpton House in Warwickshire was one of four houses owned by Walter Samuel, the 2nd Lord Bearsted, who was one of the richest men in Britain before the Second World War. When he bought this estate in 1927 it satisfied all those favourite pre-war pursuits for the well-heeled British, but there is more to this house, and its former owner, than meets the eye.
House manager Michelle Leake shows Bettany around Lord Bearsted’s notable art collection and uncovers more about the quiet philanthropist who lived by his own motto and put ‘deeds before words’. This is revealed in his incredible bid to...2016-12-1219 min