Author: Trevor Jones

1041: Peter Doubrovsky and Brandino on 5-string double basses

Peter Doubrovsky and Brandino are both renowned musicians and fans of the 5-string double bass. Peter Doubrovsky, aside from his work with the Pasadena Symphony and POPS orchestra, is a highly sought-after recording musician. His illustrious career spans over twenty years, during which he has recorded for countless feature film soundtracks. Some notable works include… Continue reading 1041: Peter Doubrovsky and Brandino on 5-string double basses

1040: Alejandro Arenas on jazz gigging and teaching

Alejandro Arenas is a versatile musician, composer, producer, and educator who has performed with various bands and genres, co-founded award-winning Jazz ensemble La Lucha and World Music ensemble Orilla, and worked as a freelance bassist for numerous artists. He also serves as an adjunct professor of bass at St. Petersburg College for the Music Industry… Continue reading 1040: Alejandro Arenas on jazz gigging and teaching

1039: Mark Dresser on Tines of Change

Mark Dresser is a Grammy-nominated, internationally renowned bass player, improviser, composer, and interdisciplinary collaborator. At the core of his music is an artistic obsession and commitment to expanding the sonic, musical, and expressive possibilities of the contrabass. He has recorded over one hundred forty CDs, including three solo CDs and a DVD.  Mark’s latest solo… Continue reading 1039: Mark Dresser on Tines of Change

1038: Gustavo Lorenzatti on tango bass and composition

Gustavo Lorenzatti is an Argentine double bass player, composer and long standing member of the Symphony Orchestra of Córdoba. He has a background in jazz, improvised and classical music, tango and Argentine folklore. He formally studied at the Rotterdam Conservatory of music with the soloist of the Netherlands Philharmonic, Hans Roelofsen. We dig into Gustavo’s… Continue reading 1038: Gustavo Lorenzatti on tango bass and composition