452: Joe McNalley on imagination

We’re chatting with double bass performer, composer, and Hutchins Consort founder Joe McNalley. I had the chance to spend time with Joe at Andrés Martín’s Contrabajos de Baja California Double Bass Festival

451: Paul Johnson on teaching

I had a wonderful time chatting with Peabody Conservatory double bass faculty member Paul Johnson!

450: Teymur Phell on Killer Walking Bass

We’re chatting today with Killer Walking Bass co-author and Mike Stern band member Teymur Phell!

About Teymur Phell:

” Unbelievable bass player, both electric and upright… Great feel, amazing soloist, love playing with him! “

– Mike Stern

” A virtuoso, incredible musician! “

– Arturo Sandoval

Teymur is a virtuoso bassist, proficient in classical, upright jazz and electric bass styles. He graduated with honors from the Jerusalem Academy of Music, where he studied with bass professor Dr. Michael Klinghoffer.

449: best of – Miles Mosley

Today’s “best of” episode features bassist and composer Miles Mosley!

About Miles Mosley:

Throughout the years Mosley has written, composed, performed live, appeared in videos and recorded for various artists including Chris Cornell, Jonathan Davis, Everlast, Terrence Howard, Joni Mitchell, Lauryn Hill, Gnarls Barkley, Jeff Beck, Common, Christina Aguilera, Lesa Carlson, and Kamasi Washington.Continue Reading …

448: best of – Adam Ben Ezra

This “best of” episode features a conversation with the fantastic Adam Ben Ezra!

About Adam Ben Ezra:

Double-Bass phenomenon, multi-instrumentalist and online sensation Adam Ben Ezra; a man seemingly on a mission to bring his instrument from its status as a background note to the dominant front-presence it deserves. For the past few years Adam has been pushing his craft in new, exciting directions and carving out a unique spot for himself in today’s international musical landscape, with both his virtuosity and musicianship earning him great success along the way.Continue Reading …