Jazz is Frank Proto’s native language. Growing up in Brooklyn, Frank spent his days studying with Fred Zimmermann and his nights hanging out at Birdland. I love hearing Frank describe what it was like studying with Fred. In fact, Frank’s lesson slot was right after Charles Mingus. Talk about being a part of jazz history!… Continue reading 255: Frank Proto on jazz influences, bebop violin, and deadlines
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.
254: Craig Butterfield on careers, ProTools, and American roots music
Craig Butterfield loved Edgar Meyer’s bass playing ever since discovering it. Lately, he has been following in Edger’s footsteps. Performing American roots music with mandolinist Jesse Jones is now a key creative outlet. Craig also teaches at the University of South Carolina. He shows young bassists how to hone their technique to explore creative new paths.… Continue reading 254: Craig Butterfield on careers, ProTools, and American roots music
253: Corey Brown on No Treble, Jaco Pastorius, and the opportunity of being first
Corey Brown started out on the “traditional” music school path. Starting out at the University of North Texas, Corey left and became a graphic designer. He began developing on the web in the early 1990s. Fast forward a few years, and he created Squidoo with bestselling author Seth Godin. Squidoo became one of the most-visited… Continue reading 253: Corey Brown on No Treble, Jaco Pastorius, and the opportunity of being first
252: Nina DeCesare on injuries, auditioning, and George Vance
Nina DeCesare‘s creative musical quest is inspiring. First, she won the 14 and under International Society of Bassists solo competition. Then she won it again for the 15-18 division. She studied at Rice University, Tanglewood, and Domaine Forget. Also, she won a scholarship to study with François Rabbath in Paris. Nina ended her time at… Continue reading 252: Nina DeCesare on injuries, auditioning, and George Vance
251: Hans Sturm on motion capture, François Rabbath, and A Day in Paris
Hans Sturm isn’t afraid to reinvent himself. Everything changed for Hans when he first met François Rabbath. Before he knew it, he was in Paris soaking up these new concepts. Fast forward many years, and we find Hans playing the second Rabbath Concerto with Sylvan Rabbath on piano. If you look at the music for… Continue reading 251: Hans Sturm on motion capture, François Rabbath, and A Day in Paris