882: What I carry to the gig

Today’s deep-dive covers what I carry to the gig.  Enjoy, and check out the accompanying YouTube video for links to everything. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Check out our Online Sheet Music Store with 100+ wide-ranging titles for bassists. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS,… Continue reading 882: What I carry to the gig

881: Paul Cannon on Polyglot and modern music

photo by Andreas Etter Paul Cannon has just released his first solo album through Ensemble Modern.  Titled Polyglot, it is a wide-ranging look at contemporary music written for double bass from the past few decades. We dig into what it was like recording this album, life as the bassist for this unique ensemble, creativity in… Continue reading 881: Paul Cannon on Polyglot and modern music

880: Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone

Today’s deep-dive covers how to take creative chances and get out of your comfort zone—enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Check out our Online Sheet Music Store with 100+ wide-ranging titles for bassists. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my… Continue reading 880: Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone

879: Lawrence Wolfe on composition

Longtime Boston Symphony bassist Lawrence Wolfe wrote a piece for San Francisco Symphony bassist Stephen Tramontozzi titled Melodies.  We dig into the story behind this piece and much more in this engaging chat with Larry.  Enjoy, and you can listen to Steve’s recording of Melodies plus pick up a copy of the sheet music in… Continue reading 879: Lawrence Wolfe on composition

878: Orchestra vs Jazz Pizz

Today’s deep-dive takes a look at the similarities and differences between orchestral and jazz pizzicato—enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Check out our Online Sheet Music Store with 100+ wide-ranging titles for bassists. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my… Continue reading 878: Orchestra vs Jazz Pizz