This special Contrabass Conversations episode features an interview with composer Paul Ramsier. Though Paul is particularly well-known for his collaborations with Gary Karr, he continues to remain quite active as a composer and has a number of interesting projects in the works. Throughout this interview, you will hear excerpts from Divertimento and Silent Movie, two… Continue reading CBC 159: Paul Ramsier Interview
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.
CBC 158: Charles DeRamus Interview
We’re bringing you an interview with double bassist Charles DeRamus on Contrabass Conversations this week. Charles is a member of the Gothenburg Symphony and has worked extensively in both Europe and the United States during his professional career. Charles has recently written a children’s concert for double bass quartet and narrator called “Greta’s Dream” which… Continue reading CBC 158: Charles DeRamus Interview
CBC 157: Koussevitzky recordings
This week on Contrabass Conversations, we’re bringing you rare footage of Serge Koussevitzky performing a few selections. Enjoy this trip back in double bass history, brought to you by double bassist John Grillo. Previous Contrabass Conversations episodes featuring John Grillo include: Ed Barker interview The State of the Orchestra Differences in Opera and Orchestra Playing… Continue reading CBC 157: Koussevitzky recordings
CBC 156: Gunnelpumpers
This week, we’re featuring the title track from the nth wave, the debut album from the Gunnelpumpers. Enjoy! Links: http://www.myspace.com/gunnelpumpers buy CD on CDBaby listen to Chicago Bass Ensemble interview
CBC 155: Frederick Zimmermann practice tapes
We’re featuring practice tapes from the hugely influential double bass performer and pedagogue Frederick Zimmermann on this week’s Contrabass Conversations episode. Co-host John Grillo unearthed and transferred these tapes of Zimmermann practicing, and he and I briefly chat about how these tapes helped to shape John’s concept of sound on the double bass. Enjoy! About… Continue reading CBC 155: Frederick Zimmermann practice tapes