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Contrabass Conversations

Contrabass Conversations

double bass podcast

454: Daniel Smith on Bali, pre-med, and auditioning

We are chatting with Daniel Smith on today’s podcast!  Daniel recently joined the San Francisco Symphony as associate principal bass after spending two seasons in the San Diego Symphony double bass section.

About Daniel Smith:

A native to Southern California, bassist Daniel Smith was recently appointed Associate Principal Bass of the San Francisco Symphony after performing for two seasons with the San Diego Symphony.  Mr. Smith graduated from Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music in 2013 under the tutelage of Timothy Pitts. After four years of pursuing music, as well as a biochemistry minor, Mr. Smith travelled to Bali, Indonesia, where he spent four months volunteering and teaching music at an orphanage known as Bali Life. Two months following his return home, Mr. Smith was appointed Principal Bass of the Santa Barbara Symphony in February of 2014.

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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

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/contrabassconversations/Joe_Mcnalley.mp3

451: Paul Johnson on teaching

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

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/contrabassconversations/Paul_Johnson_v2.mp3

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.

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/contrabassconversations/Teymur20Phell.mp3

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 …

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