Author: Trevor Jones

1006: Abe Gumroyan freelancing chat

Abe Gumroyan is a Grammy-award winning bassist who plays a wide range of gigs, ranging from major motion picture soundtracks to professional orchestras like the San Francisco Symphony.   We dig into Abe’s background, what it’s like freelancing, advice on developing a multifaceted career, Abe’s surprising “pandemic job,” and much more.  Enjoy! Subscribe to the… Continue reading 1006: Abe Gumroyan freelancing chat

1004: Jacob Warren on his multi-style career

Jacob Warren is a multi-style bassist whose background and interests lie in a wide ranging variety of acoustic styles, including, but not limited to classical, jazz, bluegrass, Swedish fiddle, and many others.  In 2023 Jacob won first prize in the International Society of Bassists Soloist Competition. We dig into Jacob’s background, his recital at the… Continue reading 1004: Jacob Warren on his multi-style career

1003: Tacet No More with Joseph Conyers and Yumi Kendall

Hosted by Joseph Conyers and Yumi Kendall, Tacet No More is “a new podcast where we are asking the questions that need to be asked, and saying the things that need to be said about classical music”.  Check out the podcast and follow along with future episodes here, and bravo to Joe and Yuri for… Continue reading 1003: Tacet No More with Joseph Conyers and Yumi Kendall

1002: Krista Kopper on excavating your creativity

Double bassist Krista Kopper recently released a solo, improvised double bass album titled  “Blessed Are Those Who Mourn” that was inspired by eight women who have been killed while running. We dig into the story behind this album and much more.  Listen to her solo album as well as my two other improvised duo albums here on… Continue reading 1002: Krista Kopper on excavating your creativity