Ethan Jodziewicz has carved out a remarkable career for himself in the world of acoustic music. He plays bass for Sierra Hull and was featured on her GRAMMY-nominated album Weighted Mind. A former student of Edgar Meyer, Hal Robinson, and Nicholas Walker, Ethan is forging his own path through the music world in a fascinating… Continue reading 508: Ethan Jodziewicz on blazing a path
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507: gear talk with Donovan Stokes
Donovan Stokes is a one-of-a-kind artist. I’ve been captivated by his playing ever since hearing him over a decade ago, and it has been a real pleasure getting to teach alongside him at the Golden Gate Bass Camp. Donovan and I were able to carve out 30 minutes prior to a concert at the camp,… Continue reading 507: gear talk with Donovan Stokes
506: Megan McDevitt on women in the bass world
Megan McDevitt has been covering a topic that is of critical importance: The Bass and Gender. She presented a session on it at the 2017 International Society of Bassists Convention, and she had a session scheduled for the 2018 Golden Gate Bass Camp as well. Megan and I dig into femininity, masculinity, and the bass,… Continue reading 506: Megan McDevitt on women in the bass world
505: Matthew Tucker on innovations in bass luthiery
Matthew Tucker of Bresque Basses has been innovating in a number of fascinating ways in the world of bass luthiery. A regular attendee of the Violin Society of America / Oberlin Bass Workshop, Matthew has designed an innovative system of flatback double bass bracing that he calls Responsive Flatback Bracing. We dig into this bracing… Continue reading 505: Matthew Tucker on innovations in bass luthiery
504: Katie Thiroux and her dynamic Jazz career
We’re chatting with Katie Thiroux on today’s episode. Katie’s album Off Beat was named one of Downbeat’s Best Albums of 2017, and she recently completed a three-month stint at Quincy Jones’ Dubai Jazz club. We dig into all kinds of topics, like: growing up in Los Angeles Katie’s favorite Jazz audiences around the world What… Continue reading 504: Katie Thiroux and her dynamic Jazz career