Today, we take a look at the remarkable impact that Paul Ellison has had on the double bass world as a teacher. This episode includes our original interview with Paul from 2016 as well as thoughts on Paul as a teacher from five former students: Caitlyn Kamminga Nina DeCesare Peter Seymour Nicholas Walker Jory Herman… Continue reading 425: Paul Ellison and his students
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.
424: Matthew McDonald (from the archives)
This “best of” episode features Berlin Philharmonic principal bassist Matthew McDonald. Enjoy, and check out the original episode from 2016 here.
423: Ron Carter (from the archives)
This “best of” episode features composer, teacher, and bassist Ron Carter. Enjoy, and check out the original episode from 2016 here. About Ron Carter Ron Carter is among the most original, prolific, and influential bassists in jazz. With more than 2,000 albums to his credit, he has recorded with many of music’s greats: Tommy Flanagan, Gil… Continue reading 423: Ron Carter (from the archives)
422: Winning the Audition (complete)
In addition to today’s “best of” podcast, check out my book Winning the Audition! It’s available in paperback, Kindle, enhanced PDF, and audiobook formats. This series is drawn from interviews conducted with dozens of bassists from orchestras like the Boston Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, National Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Chicago Symphony, and Houston Symphony, plus some of… Continue reading 422: Winning the Audition (complete)
421: Bert Turetzky (from the archives)
This “best of” episode features double bassist and contemporary music pioneer Bert Turetzky. Enjoy, and check out the original episode from 2016 here. About Bert Turetzky Bertram Turetzky has been a distinguished clinician and pedagogue for over three decades, giving master classes, seminars, and workshops nationally and internationally. His knowledge of repertoire, performance style, and his… Continue reading 421: Bert Turetzky (from the archives)