I’ve been dreaming about having Gary Karr on Contrabass Conversations ever since starting the show. We got a chance to sit down and chat during the 2017 International Society of Bassists Convention, and that’s what you’re hearing today. Gary is the reason that so many of us (myself included) play the bass. He and I chat about… Continue reading 359: Gary Karr on his remarkable journey
Category: Gary Karr
193: Gary Karr on making recordings, “retired” life, and arranging Baroque music
This episode from the archives features an interview that Barry Lieberman did with Gary Karr. In preparation for it, Barry listened to all of Gary Karr’s recordings and picked out his very favorite, and he and Gary listen to these and discuss the context behind them. It’s a fascinating window into this great artist, and… Continue reading 193: Gary Karr on making recordings, “retired” life, and arranging Baroque music
CBC 89: An Afternoon With Gary Karr
We’re featuring Gary Karr, one of the all-time most influential double bassists, on Contrabass Conversations today in an interview with University of Washington and former Contrabass Conversations guest ) Barry Lieberman. Hearing Gary Karr on record was a defining experience for me in my youth (as was the case for bassists worldwide), and hearing him… Continue reading CBC 89: An Afternoon With Gary Karr