Today we feature double bass luthier Arnold Schnitzer. Arnold has had an interesting career path, from gigging around the East Coast as a youth to entering the corporate world and finally finding his way to the word of instrument repair. We talk about a wide range of topics, including information versus knowledge, wisdom, and street… Continue reading 218: Arnold Schnitzer on dirty jobs, ergonomic basses, and maker competitions
Year: 2016
217: Jerry Fuller on early music, creativity, and business world lessons
Today’s episode features double bassist Jerry Fuller. I’ve known Jerry for well over a decade at this point and have found him to be such an interesting person. Jerry is best known in the music world for his work in period performance—in fact, he won an award for historically informed performance from the International Society of Bassists… Continue reading 217: Jerry Fuller on early music, creativity, and business world lessons
216: Todd Coolman on jazz bass lines, recording projects, and classical foundations
Today’s podcast features an interview with Todd Coolman, who has just released his latest album Collectibles. Todd is actually playing a CD release event tonight at Smoke Jazz Club in New York City to celebrate the release of the album, which also features Bill Cunliffe on piano and Dennis Mackrel on drums. This is the second time… Continue reading 216: Todd Coolman on jazz bass lines, recording projects, and classical foundations
215: Robin Kesselman on audition strategies, injury recovery, and bow arm practicing
Today’s episode features Houston Symphony principal bassist Robin Kesselman. Robin studied with David Allen Moore and Paul Ellison at the Coburn School of Music and the University of Southern California, and with Hal Robinson and Edgar Meyer at the Curtis Institute of Music. He has also performed as Guest Principal Bass with the Saint Paul… Continue reading 215: Robin Kesselman on audition strategies, injury recovery, and bow arm practicing
214: Terry Plumeri tribute
Today’s episode is a tribute to bassist, film composer, and conductor Terry Plumeri, who was found murdered in his home in Florida on April 1st of this year. This episode features comments from former Terry Plumeri student Eric Swanson plus some recordings of Terry performing and conducting. Learn more about Terry’s bass playing in this For Bass… Continue reading 214: Terry Plumeri tribute