Nina Harries is a compelling force in the creative arts, exploring new territory with bass and vocals in an exciting manner. She recently launched her debut album in an event along with harpist and vocalist Ellie Ford, and she has several extremely groovy solo pieces like Icarus and The Clown Song up on YouTube. We… Continue reading 639: Nina Harries on celebrating creativity
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638: Dan Robbins on balancing multiple interests
Dan Robbins was one of the first bassists I met when I moved to the Bay Area, and I’ve loved following along with his career and his imaginative musical stylings for years. We finally got a chance to sit down and do an interview during the 2019 Golden Gate Bass Camp, and we dug into topics… Continue reading 638: Dan Robbins on balancing multiple interests
637: Robert Landfermann on free jazz
I was introduced to Robert Landfermann by WDR Big Band bassist and former podcast guest John Goldsby. Robert is a mainstay on the German jazz and new music scene. He’s played for years with the Pablo Held Trio, and does his own albums and projects. He teaches at the University in Essen. We dig… Continue reading 637: Robert Landfermann on free jazz
636: David Neubert on online learning
David Neubert has been at the forefront of music technology and how it applies to teaching for decades. He presented a session about online learning for double bassists and some of the pros and cons of this approach. In addition to being a past president of the International Society of Bassists and former bass faculty… Continue reading 636: David Neubert on online learning
635: Xavier Foley on empire building
Xavier Foley has been dazzling people with his double bass virtuosity for years, but he’s been obsessed with something new now: building an empire. He has been pushing out new content and projects like crazy, ranging from his Airline Musical Instrument Policy App “MusicAir” to publishing his brilliant compositions like Irish Fantasy…and also the backstory… Continue reading 635: Xavier Foley on empire building