In this episode, Alessandro Fongaro shares his fascinating journey from Italy to the Netherlands, where he fell in love with the vibrant jazz scene. He discusses his extensive experience with orchestral and jazz music, his shift from playing bass guitar to double bass, and his passion for composing. Alessandro also touches upon his involvement in… Continue reading 1051: Alessandro Fongaro on his journey from Italy to the Netherlands
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1050: Ben Ticknor on Never Come Down
We’re excited to introduce our podcast guest for today, Ben Ticknor! A versatile artist, Ben is the bassist for the band Never Come Down who recently released their new album. He’s not just an accomplished musician but also an educator, having studied bass under Jeff Johnson at Portland State University. Currently, he’s the Principal Bass… Continue reading 1050: Ben Ticknor on Never Come Down
1049: Renata Soares Caceres on Bass Bites
In this episode, we’re excited to bring you a conversation with Dr. Renata Soares Cáceres. Originally from Brazil, Renata began her journey in music as an electric bassist at age 11. She has since studied and performed in the US, obtaining a Master’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, an Artist Diploma Certificate from… Continue reading 1049: Renata Soares Caceres on Bass Bites
1048: Peter Dominguez on The Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass
On this episode, we welcome accomplished bassist and Professor of Double Bass and Jazz Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Peter Dominguez. Peter started his career in Milwaukee and has also taught at Michigan State University, the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and performed with various artists globally. Peter’s contributions include adjudicating international competitions, directing the… Continue reading 1048: Peter Dominguez on The Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass
1047: Mike Gaisbacher on bowmaking
Our guest, Mike Gaisbacher, is a Nashville-based bow maker who specializes in bass bows. He started his journey in bow making in 2022 after graduating from Berklee in 2015 and learning how to rehair from Sue Lipkins. Mike has since dedicated himself to perfecting the craft, studying with experts like Sue Lipkins, Matt Wheling, and… Continue reading 1047: Mike Gaisbacher on bowmaking