In today’s episode, Yuka Tadano shares her musical journey. Starting with her current gigs, including a new Broadway show, “Swept Away,” and preparing for a cast album of “Suffs,” she reflects on her extensive experience in musical theater. Yuka discusses her involvement in several productions, including the Neil Diamond show “Beautiful Noise.” She also touches… Continue reading 1076: Yuka Tadano’s Musical Odyssey to 1st call Broadway Bassist
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1075: Redefining Classical Music with Kebra-Seyoun Charles
This episode is an in-depth and inspiring conversation with 2022 Sphinx Competition winner Kebra-Seyoun Charles (they/them), a classical bassist and composer renowned for overcoming barriers and diversifying the landscape of classical music. As a modern virtuoso and composer of concerti, ballets, and pop ballads, Kebra’s music has been praised for its “buoyancy and verve —… Continue reading 1075: Redefining Classical Music with Kebra-Seyoun Charles
1074: 2024 in review and looking ahead to 2025
We take a look back at 2024 and discuss plans for 2025 in today’s episode. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: Thank you to our sponsor! Upton Bass – From Grammy Award winners and Philharmonic players like ME Max Zeugner of the New York Philharmonic, each Upton Bass is… Continue reading 1074: 2024 in review and looking ahead to 2025
1073: Sidney King on his multifaceted career
In this episode, acclaimed double bassist, composer, and arranger Sidney King discusses his busy fall filled with outreach events, master classes, and student recitals at the University of Louisville. Sidney highlights his collaborations, notably with flamenco guitarist Gareth Jones, and shares insights into his compositions for orchestras, educational groups, and church services. He emphasizes the… Continue reading 1073: Sidney King on his multifaceted career
1072: Joyful Connections – The Power of Music with Roberto Cassani
In this episode, Roberto Cassani shares his journey into the world of improvised music and his latest project Music for the purpose of Joy, which provides group music sessions to children, young people and adults based on his improvisational approach. Initially focused on mastering his instrument and securing gigs, Roberto discovered a profound sense of… Continue reading 1072: Joyful Connections – The Power of Music with Roberto Cassani