404: The Bassinova Quartet

The Bassinova Quartet is a revolutionary new force in the double bass world.  They have turned heads worldwide with their stunning performances of traditional string quartet literature, and they are commissioning new works and breaking new ground.

Jason sits down with quartet members Daniel Nix, Aaron Olguin, Lauren Pierce, and Harry Dearman for a spirited conversation on the origins of the group and where it’s going.

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By Jason

An active double bass performer and teacher, Jason teaches double bass at DePaul University and served on the Board of Directors of the International Society of Bassists for many years. Jason is the current President of the Illinois chapter of the American String Teachers Association. Jason has been a member of the Elgin Symphony since 2000 and has played with the Midsummer’s Music Festival in Door County for the past decade. He is a past member of the Milwaukee Ballet and IRIS Orchestra, and has performed with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Grant Park Symphony, and numerous other professional ensembles.