This “best of” episode features composer, teacher, and bassist Ron Carter. Enjoy, and check out the original episode from 2016 here. About Ron Carter Ron Carter is among the most original, prolific, and influential bassists in jazz. With more than 2,000 albums to his credit, he has recorded with many of music’s greats: Tommy Flanagan, Gil… Continue reading 423: Ron Carter (from the archives)
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421: Bert Turetzky (from the archives)
This “best of” episode features double bassist and contemporary music pioneer Bert Turetzky. Enjoy, and check out the original episode from 2016 here. About Bert Turetzky Bertram Turetzky has been a distinguished clinician and pedagogue for over three decades, giving master classes, seminars, and workshops nationally and internationally. His knowledge of repertoire, performance style, and his… Continue reading 421: Bert Turetzky (from the archives)
Halloween Special: The Curse of the Dittersdorf starring James VanDemark
Can a piece of music be cursed? After hearing this tale of repeatedly bizarre circumstances surrounding James VanDemark‘s repeated Dittersdorf Concerto performances, you’ll be asking that same question! A big thank you to James for his idea for this episode, and be sure to check out James’ past podcast appearance for more about his career… Continue reading Halloween Special: The Curse of the Dittersdorf starring James VanDemark
419: Andrés Martín (from the archives)
This “best of” episode features composer, teacher, and bassist Andrés Martín. Enjoy, and check out the original episode from 2016 here. About Andrés Martín Native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, bassist, arranger, and composer Andrés Martín has performed with orchestras and chamber ensembles in Argentina, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Brazil, Mexico, England, Germany and United States. Since his… Continue reading 419: Andrés Martín (from the archives)
418: Gene Perla on Elvin Jones, Broadway, and the business of music
In addition to being a bassist and working with artists like Elvin Jones and Miles Davis, Gene Perla is a composer, arranger, orchestrator, band leader, manager, booking agent, music publisher, record company executive, producer, Broadway sound designer, and much more. Gene and I engage in a delightful and insightful conversation about how the music business has… Continue reading 418: Gene Perla on Elvin Jones, Broadway, and the business of music