680: Working as a Jazz Bassist

Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of what it’s like working these days as a jazz bassist: Ben Allison – NYC Dan Chmielinski – NYC Herbert Smith – Brazil John Goldsby – Germany  Katie Thiroux – Los Angeles Kenneth Knudson – Denmark Larry Gray – Chicago Rufus Reid – NYC… Continue reading 680: Working as a Jazz Bassist

166: Larry Gray on multi-instrumentalism, thinking in jazz, and the history behind Chicago’s Jazz Showcase

We’re featuring an interview with bassist Larry Gray on this week’s episode.  Larry’s multi-instrumental path has taken him through performance on guitar, flute, cello, and piano in addition to bass.  Larry is in high demand as a jazz bassist in Chicago, performing regularly for decades at Joe Segal’s Jazz Showcase, and he teaches at the University… Continue reading 166: Larry Gray on multi-instrumentalism, thinking in jazz, and the history behind Chicago’s Jazz Showcase