After 30 years at the University of Washington, Barry Lieberman is retiring. I’ve had Barry on the podcast several times in the past, and we had an engaging chat about the hefty list of bass players that he has brought to the university for his Barry Lieberman and Friends series. We also chatted about a… Continue reading 685: Barry Lieberman on retirement and bass legends
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684: Kieran Hanlon on Bass Fest and Eccles
I had a great time having Kieran Hanlon back on the podcast. In this episode, recorded on February 20, we talk about the Fredonia Bass Fest, which had recently wrapped up and which had past podcast guests Danny Ziemann and Lauren Pierce as guest artists. We also dig into Kieran’s new trio edition (bass, guitar,… Continue reading 684: Kieran Hanlon on Bass Fest and Eccles
683: Valentina Ciardelli on arranging
It was great to have Valentina Ciardelli back on the podcast to talk about all the new developments in her career. In this episode, recorded on February 20, we dig into her new arrangements, including Zappa, Stravinsky, and her new arrangement of ‘Nei Cieli Bigi’ from La Bohème for cello and bass. We also talk… Continue reading 683: Valentina Ciardelli on arranging
682: Lizzie Burns on chamber music and community engagement
It was a pleasure chatting with Lizzie Burns about the fascinating career that she has carved out for herself in the music world. New York City based bass player Lizzie Burns specializes in small ensemble repertoire and solo works of the 20th and 21st centuries. Lizzie is a recent alum of the Carnegie Hall based… Continue reading 682: Lizzie Burns on chamber music and community engagement
681: Gary Karr and his Influence
Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of Gary Karr and his influence: David Murray – Butler University Derek Jones – bassist for Cirque du Soleil’s show KÀ Diana Gannett – University of Michigan professor emeritus Gary Karr – the man himself! Hector Tirado – Puerto Rican bassist Lawrence Hurst –… Continue reading 681: Gary Karr and his Influence