Today’s episode features Madeleine Crouch, who has served as general manager of the International Society of Bassists for the past 25 years. Madeleine and I talk about her musical background, the value of a liberal arts education, the growth of the ISB over the years, and new developments for the organization like the ISB/George Vance Online Research Library, Online Journal of Bass… Continue reading 211: Madeleine Crouch on managing the ISB, organizing conventions, and innovating online
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.
210: Jeremy Attanaseo plays the Prokofiev Quintet
I’m thrilled to present this complete performance of the Prokofiev Quintet featuring DePaul University faculty member Jeremy Attanaseo on double bass. This performance was broadcast live in February on the radio in Chicago with the International Chamber Artists. I’ve known Jeremy for years—we both play in the Elgin Symphony and used to play in… Continue reading 210: Jeremy Attanaseo plays the Prokofiev Quintet
209: Joe Conyers on Curtis, being yourself, and musical entrepreneurship
I’m thrilled to bring you this episode featuring Joe Conyers. Joe is the assistant principal bass for the Philadelphia Orchestra and is the founder of Project 440, a nonprofit organization that brings music to young people in Philadelphia. We’re joined on this episode by John Grillo, my longtime podcast collaborator. John and I talk with… Continue reading 209: Joe Conyers on Curtis, being yourself, and musical entrepreneurship
208: Guy Tuneh on transcriptions, live performance, and musical curiosity
Today’s episode features soloist, chamber musician, and recording artist Guy Tuneh. Guy was on the podcast way back in 2007, and a lot has changed for him in the intervening years. His previous interview was one of our most popular episodes of all time, and in this talk we go even deeper, digging into why… Continue reading 208: Guy Tuneh on transcriptions, live performance, and musical curiosity
207: Claus Freudenstein on heavy metal, minibasses, and arranging
Today we’re featuring Claus Freudenstein, who is pushing the boundaries of the double bass in some really interesting ways. Claus is innovative on a number of fronts. He joined the world of the bass later in life than many people, and he came to it through heavy metal and the electric bass. This resonates greatly… Continue reading 207: Claus Freudenstein on heavy metal, minibasses, and arranging