In this episode, we delve into The Only Girl in the Orchestra, a new documentary directed by Molly O’Brien about the life and career of trailblazer Orin O’Brien, the first female musician in the New York Philharmonic. Despite the spotlight her unique position brought, Orin always preferred playing a supporting role to her family, students,… Continue reading 1026: The Only Girl in the Orchestra
Author: Trevor Jones
1025: Michael Bates on Lutoslawski
Michael Bates recently released an album titled Metamorphosis: Variations on Lutoskawski. This album contains Michael’s arrangements and is based on arrangements of the composer Witold Lutoslawski, with music for clarinet, violin, bassoon, double bass, drums, plus string quartet. It’s a hybrid of jazz, classical, and improvisation and is a wild ride of styles and textures.… Continue reading 1025: Michael Bates on Lutoslawski
1024: Hein Van de Geyn on his jazz bass journey
Hein van de Geyn is a jazz double bassist, composer, teacher and band leader from the Netherlands. His groundbreaking Comprehensive Bass Method has influenced a generation of bassists and is widely regarded as one of the leading pedagogical works for jazz double bass. We talk about Hein’s remarkable career, his time in San Francisco, writing… Continue reading 1024: Hein Van de Geyn on his jazz bass journey
1023: Thoughts on 2023 and beyond
Jason selects on 2023 and plans for 2024 in this “solo rant.” Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: Overview
1022: Steve Husted on San Francisco, Austin, and his new album
Steve Husted began his musical journey at the ripe old age of 6. From there, he was always involved in everything musical, from school band to private instruction to playing at local parties for friends. At age 15, Steven moved from CT. to San Francisco, where he jumped head first into the study of jazz.… Continue reading 1022: Steve Husted on San Francisco, Austin, and his new album