Szymon Marciniak played a killer recital in Prague for BASS2016. The centerpiece of this recital was Frank Proto‘s compelling new Sonata No. 3. Frank wrote this piece expressly for Szymon, and it is–to say the least–epic in scope. Here’s a great photo from that standing-room-only event. Isn’t that a cool pose? We talk about that… Continue reading 265: Szymon Marciniak on DVDs, travel, and freelance life
Category: Interview Guests
264: David Heyes on leaving a legacy
David Heyes needs no introduction. Since founding Recital Music over 20 years ago, David has brought the music of composers like Tony Osborne, Teppo Hauta-aho, and Simón García to countless bass players. David has also commissioned over 500 double bass compositions. Talk about an impact on the bass world! In recent years, David has become a prolific… Continue reading 264: David Heyes on leaving a legacy
263: the intriguing Jonathan Haskell
Jonathan Haskell may very well be the world’s most interesting man. He’s a bassist. In a great orchestra: L’Orchestre De La Suisse Romande in Switzerland. Also, he’s the president of the musician’s union. An accomplished conductor. Fluent in multiple languages. He is also the author of three murder mysteries centered around the orchestra. Here’s a… Continue reading 263: the intriguing Jonathan Haskell
262: Allan Santos on finding your purpose
Allan Santos and I met 15 years ago at the Britt Festival in Oregon. I vividly recall drinking beer with him at the bar while Dave Anderson shot pool in the corner. After studying with players like Shinji Eshima and John Hood, Allan had landed an orchestra gig in the Toledo Symphony. The goal had… Continue reading 262: Allan Santos on finding your purpose
260: Break into the Scene with Seth Hanes
Seth Hanes is a horn player, digital marketing consultant, and the author of the new book, Break into the Scene: A Musician’s Guide to Making Connections, Creating Opportunities, and Launching a Career, which is available now on Amazon. If you want to check out some free email templates that will help you pick up gigs… Continue reading 260: Break into the Scene with Seth Hanes