Annette Costanzi worked closely with George Vance to create the materials that would become the highly influential Progressive Repertoire series. In this conversation, Annette shares her memories of the special magic surrounding the creation of this series, what George was like as a person, and how this series evolved. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free… Continue reading 582: Annette Costanzi on developing Progressive Repertoire
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581: Fumiko Wellington on George Wellington’s life and legacy
Fumiko Wellington’s father George Wellington left a lasting legacy upon the double bass world. Raised in Boston and exposed at an early age to music, George studied with Warren Benfield at Northwestern University. George moved with his family to Hawaii, one of the few places in which his multiracial family could live and work in… Continue reading 581: Fumiko Wellington on George Wellington’s life and legacy
580: Career Advice panel discussion
Today’s episode features a Q&A panel with several clinicians from the 2019 Chicago Bass Festival. A big thanks goes to Liz Clawson for actually amplifying this panel discussion – I never got my acts together enough to make that happen The audience questions didn’t get caught on the microphone, but Liz restates most of the… Continue reading 580: Career Advice panel discussion
579: Pete Coco
Pete Coco recently released Lined with a Groove, which is dedicated to bassists he’s admired for years like: Charlie Haden Red Mitchell Ron Carter Ray Brown Milt Hinton Todd Coolman wrote the liner notes to this new album as well. In addition to the new album, we talk with Pete about bass life on Long… Continue reading 579: Pete Coco
578: Bob Phillips
It’s a pleasure to bring you this episode with renowned educator, composer, conductor, bassist, and musical innovator Bob Phillips. Bob has been a major influence on me and how I teach, and he’s a treasure trove of knowledge on where we are and where we’re going as music educators. Currently, Bob is the Director of… Continue reading 578: Bob Phillips