Today’s episode features double bassist David Murray. David is on faculty at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, and has been on the board of the International Society of Bassists for past two decades. The former winner of the ISB solo competition, David is known around the world as a soloist and clinician. He is also… Continue reading 191: David Murray on the Karr sound, bow technique, and the spirit of Koussevitzky
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.
190: Czardas with Andy Anderson – the making of an arrangement
I had the opportunity recently to perform my arrangement of the Monti Czardas for double bass and orchestra recently, and I thought that it would make for a cool podcast episode. I though that Andy Anderson would make for a spectacular soloist, so this recording features me conducting and Andy playing bass with my orchestra.… Continue reading 190: Czardas with Andy Anderson – the making of an arrangement
189: Barry Green and Jeff Bradetich on the Anna’s Promise Project
We are diving into a really interesting project today called Anna’s Promise. Anna’s Promise is the third in a series of multimedia works developed by Barry Green (author of The Inner Game of Music and several other works, and also a former Contrabass Conversations guest). Barry is joined by Jeff Bradetich (double bass professor at… Continue reading 189: Barry Green and Jeff Bradetich on the Anna’s Promise Project
188: Ron Carter on technical development, an orchestral foundation, and developing the next generation of music lovers
I am thrilled to feature Ron Carter today on the podcast. If is one bassist in the world that truly needs no introduction, it’s Ron. Ron recently received the Guinness World Record title for most recorded jazz bassist in history, with well over 2200 recording credits to his name. From his work with the Miles… Continue reading 188: Ron Carter on technical development, an orchestral foundation, and developing the next generation of music lovers
187: Chris Threlkeld-Wiegand on working at Robertson’s, building extensions, and aesthetic wood choices
Friday’s episode features another interview from the archives with bass maker Chris Threlkeld-Wiegand, who owns and operates the Heartland String Bass Shop. Chris makes beautiful basses and extensions—I actually have one of Chris’ extensions on my main bass. Chris’ basses are played in major orchestras throughout the United States and are beautiful instruments with great sound. About… Continue reading 187: Chris Threlkeld-Wiegand on working at Robertson’s, building extensions, and aesthetic wood choices