Mark Dresser is a Grammy-nominated, internationally renowned bass player, improviser, composer, and interdisciplinary collaborator. At the core of his music is an artistic obsession and commitment to expanding the sonic, musical, and expressive possibilities of the contrabass. He has recorded over one hundred forty CDs, including three solo CDs and a DVD. Mark’s latest solo… Continue reading 1039: Mark Dresser on Tines of Change
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744: Networked Music Performance with Michael Dessen, Mark Dresser, and Jan Stoltenberg
When Gary Karr reached out to me asking about a piece of software named JackTrip, I was determined to learn more about it and share my findings with the bass community. I soon found myself on the Networked Music Performance Resources page of UV Irvine professor Michael Dessen, and soon thereafter I found myself on… Continue reading 744: Networked Music Performance with Michael Dessen, Mark Dresser, and Jan Stoltenberg
730: Deep Tones for Peace with Mark Dresser and William Parker
On today’s episode, we’re featuring Mark Dresser and William Parker in a discussion about Deep Tones for Peace 2020. Here’s a description of the current project, which is a continuation of the Deep Tones for Peace international event in 2009: Deep Tones for Peace 2020 is a regular streaming of live meditations for peace,… Continue reading 730: Deep Tones for Peace with Mark Dresser and William Parker
553: Musicality vs Technique
Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the role of musicality and technique: Mark Dresser – University of San Diego David Murray – Butler University Michael Klinghoffer – Conservatory Orchestra at JAMD Todd Coolman – Indiana University Miles Mosley – jazz artist Listen to more “best of” episodes at contrabassconversations.com/highlights. Listen to Contrabass Conversations… Continue reading 553: Musicality vs Technique
426: Mark Dresser on bi-tones, expressivity, and telematic performance
Contact the show: call (415) 952-5643 (Google Voicemail) or email feedback@contrabassconversations.com It was a pleasure to sit down with bassist, composer, and University of California San Diego professor Mark Dresser for this wide-ranging conversation about bi-tones, fingerboard amplification, telematic music performance, and much more!