Steve 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 at local parties for friends. At age 15, Steven moved from CT. to San Francisco, where he jumped head first into the study of jazz. By the time Steven was 23, he was one of the top call bassists in the San Francisco Bay Area, including 6 years teaching at the acclaimed Stanford Jazz Workshop. Steven has played with many jazz greats, including Kenny Burrell, Billy Higgins, and Vince Wallace. Now residing in Austin, TX, Steven remains an in-demand bassist/composer and band leader.
We talk about growing up in San Francisco, his new album Standards and Then Some, how life led hi to move to Austin, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Steve’s cool new album and also follow him on Instagram and his website!
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- theme music by Eric Hochberg
- 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
- 00:43 Conversation with Steve Husted
- 00:55 Discussing San Francisco and Austin Music Scenes
- 06:14 Reflecting on the Impact of the Pandemic
- 13:05 Sponsor Shoutout: Carnegie Mellon University
- 14:27 Continuing the Conversation: Life in Austin and Music Career
- 25:54 Discussing the Stanford Jazz Workshop
- 30:45 The Unpredictability of a Music Career
- 31:17 The Challenges of Being a Musician
- 31:32 The Impact of Internet on Music Industry
- 32:03 The Art of Bass Playing
- 32:40 The Importance of Technique in Playing Instruments
- 32:54 The Role of Internet in Learning Music
- 33:28 The Difference Between Arco Playing and Pizzicato in Jazz
- 33:46 The Struggles of Learning Classical Music
- 34:20 The Fear of Performing Solo
- 35:25 The Mastery of Arco Jazz
- 35:33 The Influence of Christian McBride in Arco Playing
- 36:18 The Art of Playing Double Bass
- 37:06 The Challenges of Playing Different Instruments
- 39:09 The Importance of the Right Equipment in Music
- 39:18 The Influence of Heavy Metal in Bass Playing
- 56:16 The Experience of Touring with Different Bands
- 01:02:55 The Journey of Podcasting