It was a treat to sit down and chat with world music bassist Elsen Price for the podcast! Elsen is based in Sydney, Australia and is incredibly active as a solo and collaborative artist.
Author: 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.
410: Charles Chandler on auditions, excerpts, and chamber music
It has been such a pleasure getting to know Charles Chandler since moving to San Francisco! In addition to playing in the San Francisco Symphony, Charles teaches at the San Francisco Academy Orchestra and is an active soloist and chamber musician. Charles is actively involved with the Golden Gate Bass Camp and other Bay Area double bass events and… Continue reading 410: Charles Chandler on auditions, excerpts, and chamber music
409: Caitlyn Kamminga on life in Trinidad and Tobago
It is such a pleasure to bring you this conversation with Caitlyn Kamminga! Caitlyn has had a fascinating journey through the music world, and we dig deep into her journey across the globe from New Orleans, Hong Kong, and London to her current home of Trinidad and Tobago.
408: Milt Hinton memories with Kurt Morrow
In this special episode, we chat with Kurt Morrow about the time he spent with Milt Hinton. Milt’s wife Mona asked Kurt if he would live in faculty housing with Milt. Kurt shares some of these life-changing experiences with us today. More about Milt Hinton Milt “The Judge” Hinton was regarded as the Dean of… Continue reading 408: Milt Hinton memories with Kurt Morrow
407: Patricia Weitzel on competition, being direct, and opportunity
I had a wonderful time chatting with Patricia Weitzel for the podcast! Patricia is a dynamic and engaging performer and teacher, and we had a great conversation covering: competitions how a missed opportunity can lead to a better one Patricia’s journey from Brazil to the United States being direct with students …and much more!