Latest Stringbass Podcast Episodes
1029: Jordyn Davis on Compose the Way
Contrabass Conversations - February 22, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutesJordyn Davis, a multi-talented bassist, composer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Detroit, MI, is the first African-American woman to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Music Composition from Michigan State University. She also earned a Master's in Jazz Studies from the same univers...
1028: Jacob Warren on his Debussy Cello Sonata transcription
Contrabass Conversations - February 15, 2024 10:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsJacob Warren has just released his transcription of the Debussy Cello Sonata, which was the main piece on his competition winning program at the 2023 International Society of Bassists Convention. This transcription is a notable new addition to the double bass repertoire and a great opportunity...
1028: Jacob Warren on his Debussy Cello Sonata transcription
Contrabass Conversations - February 15, 2024 10:00 - 38 minutesJacob Warren has just released his transcription of the Debussy Cello Sonata, which was the main piece on his competition winning program at the 2023 International Society of Bassists Convention. This transcription is a notable new addition to the double bass repertoire and a great opportunity...
1027: Mark Foley on his Double Bass Concerto
Contrabass Conversations - February 08, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsDr. Mark Foley is Professor of Double Bass and Electric Bass at Wichita State University is the Principal Double Bass for the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. He's also a key figure in Wichita's jazz scene, collaborating with local and national artists, and has performed as a concerto soloist. Mark ...
1027: Mark Foley on his Double Bass Concerto
Contrabass Conversations - February 08, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutesDr. Mark Foley is Professor of Double Bass and Electric Bass at Wichita State University is the Principal Double Bass for the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. He's also a key figure in Wichita's jazz scene, collaborating with local and national artists, and has performed as a concerto soloist. Mark ...
1026: Only Girl in the Orchestra
Contrabass Conversations - February 01, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutesIn this episode, we delve into Only Girl in the Orchestra, a new documentary directed by Molly O’Brien about the life and career of trailblazer Orin O’Brien, the first female musician in the New York Philharmonic. Despite the spotlight her unique position brought, Orin always preferred playing a...
1026: Only Girl in the Orchestra
Contrabass Conversations - February 01, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsIn this episode, we delve into Only Girl in the Orchestra, a new documentary directed by Molly O’Brien about the life and career of trailblazer Orin O’Brien, the first female musician in the New York Philharmonic. Despite the spotlight her unique position brought, Orin always preferred playing a...
1025: Michael Bates on Lutoslawski
Contrabass Conversations - January 25, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutesMichael Bates recently released an album titled Metamorphosis: Variations on Lutoskawski. This album contains Michael’s arrangements and is based on arrangements of the composer Witold Lutoslawski, with music for clarinet, violin, bassoon, double bass, drums, plus string quartet. It’s a hybrid ...
1025: Michael Bates on Lutoslawski
Contrabass Conversations - January 25, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsMichael Bates recently released an album titled Metamorphosis: Variations on Lutoskawski. This album contains Michael’s arrangements and is based on arrangements of the composer Witold Lutoslawski, with music for clarinet, violin, bassoon, double bass, drums, plus string quartet. It’s a hybrid ...
1024: Hein Van de Geyn on his jazz bass journey
Contrabass Conversations - January 18, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutesHein van de Geyn is jazz double bassist, composer, teacher and band leader from the Netherlands. His groundbreaking Comprehensive Bass Method has influenced a generation of bassists and is widely regarded as one of the leading pedagogical works for jazz double bass. We talk about Hein’s rema...
1024: Hein Van de Geyn on his jazz bass journey
Contrabass Conversations - January 18, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsHein van de Geyn is jazz double bassist, composer, teacher and band leader from the Netherlands. His groundbreaking Comprehensive Bass Method has influenced a generation of bassists and is widely regarded as one of the leading pedagogical works for jazz double bass. We talk about Hein’s rema...
1023: Thoughts on 2023 and beyond
Contrabass Conversations - January 11, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutesJason selects on 2023 and plans for 2024 in this “solo rant.” Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Overview theme music by Eric Hochberg 00:00 In...
1023: Thoughts on 2023 and beyond
Contrabass Conversations - January 11, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsJason selects on 2023 and plans for 2024 in this “solo rant.” Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Overview theme music by Eric Hochberg 00:00 In...
1022: Steve Husted on San Francisco, Austin, and his new album
Contrabass Conversations - January 04, 2024 08:00 - 1 hourSteve Husted began his musical journey at the ripe old age of 6. From there he was always involved in everything musical from school band to private instruction to playing local parties for friends. At age 15, Steven moved from CT. to San Francisco, where he jumped head first into the study of j...
1022: Steve Husted on San Francisco, Austin, and his new album
Contrabass Conversations - January 04, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsSteve Husted began his musical journey at the ripe old age of 6. From there he was always involved in everything musical from school band to private instruction to playing local parties for friends. At age 15, Steven moved from CT. to San Francisco, where he jumped head first into the study of j...
1021: Sonia Ray on her creative double bass career
Contrabass Conversations - December 21, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutesSonia Ray is titular professor of double bass at the Federal University of Goiás (Brazil). She holds an undergraduate degree in Conducting and Composition from the State University of São Paulo and master's and Doctoral Degrees from the University of Iowa, both in Double Bass Performance under D...
1021: Sonia Ray on her creative double bass career
Contrabass Conversations - December 21, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsSonia Ray is titular professor of double bass at the Federal University of Goiás (Brazil). She holds an undergraduate degree in Conducting and Composition from the State University of São Paulo and master's and Doctoral Degrees from the University of Iowa, both in Double Bass Performance under D...
1020: Gregg Goodhart on practicing and improvement
Contrabass Conversations - December 14, 2023 22:00 - 51 minutesGregg Goodhart has a passion for teaching others how to learn so they can surpass their perceived limitations. This passion led to an intense interest in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience and psychology as they relate to teaching. By putting these principles into practical use in the classro...
1020: Gregg Goodhart on practicing and improvement
Contrabass Conversations - December 14, 2023 22:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsGregg Goodhart has a passion for teaching others how to learn so they can surpass their perceived limitations. This passion led to an intense interest in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience and psychology as they relate to teaching. By putting these principles into practical use in the classro...
1019: Cécile-Laure Kouassi on her EP Beaux Jours
Contrabass Conversations - December 07, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutesOslo Philharmonic bassist Cécile-Laure Kouassi recently released an EP titled Beaux Jours. This album features two arrangements by Cécile-Laure as well as two original works for double bass and piano. We talk about this project and much more in this engaging conversation. Check out the new...
1019: Cécile-Laure Kouassi on her EP Beaux Jours
Contrabass Conversations - December 07, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsOslo Philharmonic bassist Cécile-Laure Kouassi recently released an EP titled Beaux Jours. This album features two arrangements by Cécile-Laure as well as two original works for double bass and piano. We talk about this project and much more in this engaging conversation. Check out the new...
1018: Drew Banzhaf on his audition path to the Malmö Symphony
Contrabass Conversations - November 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourDrew Banzhaf won the audition for Associate Principal Bass Malmö Symphony in 2023. He spent three years as a guest musician of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and has regularly appeared with renowned orchestras such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and Minnesota Or...
1018: Drew Banzhaf on his audition path to the Malmö Symphony
Contrabass Conversations - November 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsDrew Banzhaf won the audition for Associate Principal Bass Malmö Symphony in 2023. He spent three years as a guest musician of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and has regularly appeared with renowned orchestras such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and Minnesota Or...
1017: Gregg August on balancing jazz, classical, and composition
Contrabass Conversations - November 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourGregg August is a New York double bassist who successfully balances careers in classical and jazz music, as well as composition. He is member of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (Associate), the American Composers Orchestra, Westchester Philharmonic and Orchestra of St. Luke’s. He is also an active...
1017: Gregg August on balancing jazz, classical, and composition
Contrabass Conversations - November 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsGregg August is a New York double bassist who successfully balances careers in classical and jazz music, as well as composition. He is member of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (Associate), the American Composers Orchestra, Westchester Philharmonic and Orchestra of St. Luke’s. He is also an active...
1016: Kostas Patsiotis on Greece and October
Contrabass Conversations - November 16, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutesGreek bassist Kostas Patsiotis recently released his solo debut album October, which was recorded in a single day at Antart Studios in Athens and features Yiannis Papadopoulos on piano, Michael Tsiftis on guitar and Dimitris Klonis on drums. We talk about what it’s like being a jazz bassis...
1016: Kostas Patsiotis on Greece and October
Contrabass Conversations - November 16, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsGreek bassist Kostas Patsiotis recently released his solo debut album October, which was recorded in a single day at Antart Studios in Athens and features Yiannis Papadopoulos on piano, Michael Tsiftis on guitar and Dimitris Klonis on drums. We talk about what it’s like being a jazz bassis...
1015: Jesse Dietschi on balancing jazz and classical playing
Contrabass Conversations - November 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourJesse Dietschi recently released Gradient, his debut album with fellow Toronto musicians Ethan Ardelli (drums) and Ewen Farncombe (piano). This album has been getting considerable acclaim and will be featured in the Debut Album Reviews section of the December 2023 edition of DownBeat Magazine, ...
1015: Jesse Dietschi on balancing jazz and classical playing
Contrabass Conversations - November 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsJesse Dietschi recently released Gradient, his debut album with fellow Toronto musicians Ethan Ardelli (drums) and Ewen Farncombe (piano). This album has been getting considerable acclaim and will be featured in the Debut Album Reviews section of the December 2023 edition of DownBeat Magazine, ...
1014: Joseph Whitt on a career as a military bassist
Contrabass Conversations - November 02, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutesTechnical Sergeant Joseph Whitt is the bassist for the United States Air Force Band of the Pacific in Tokyo, Japan. Prior to joining the Band of the Pacific, he was stationed at the United States Air Force Band of Flight, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and at the United States Air Forc...
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