Today’s episode features double bassist Jerry Fuller. I’ve known Jerry for well over a decade at this point and have found him to be such an interesting person. Jerry is best known in the music world for his work in period performance—in fact, he won an award for historically informed performance from the International Society of Bassists… Continue reading 217: Jerry Fuller on early music, creativity, and business world lessons
Category: Interview Guests
216: Todd Coolman on jazz bass lines, recording projects, and classical foundations
Today’s podcast features an interview with Todd Coolman, who has just released his latest album Collectibles. Todd is actually playing a CD release event tonight at Smoke Jazz Club in New York City to celebrate the release of the album, which also features Bill Cunliffe on piano and Dennis Mackrel on drums. This is the second time… Continue reading 216: Todd Coolman on jazz bass lines, recording projects, and classical foundations
215: Robin Kesselman on audition strategies, injury recovery, and bow arm practicing
Today’s episode features Houston Symphony principal bassist Robin Kesselman. Robin studied with David Allen Moore and Paul Ellison at the Coburn School of Music and the University of Southern California, and with Hal Robinson and Edgar Meyer at the Curtis Institute of Music. He has also performed as Guest Principal Bass with the Saint Paul… Continue reading 215: Robin Kesselman on audition strategies, injury recovery, and bow arm practicing
213: Leon Bosch – the Sherlock Holmes of the double bass
Leon Bosch is a remarkable figure in the world of the double bass. From his early years growing up in South Africa to his long tenure with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and his proliferation of solo projects, Leon has approached each challenge with a focus and determination that are incredibly inspiring. This… Continue reading 213: Leon Bosch – the Sherlock Holmes of the double bass
212: Real Men Don’t Rehearse with Justin Locke (from the archives)
Today’s episode features an entertaining couple of conversations that I had a few years ago with bassist, author, speaker, and playwright Justin Locke. These have been some of our all-time most popular and commented upon episodes, and bringing them back into the spotlight seemed like a good idea. Justin has written several books, including: Real… Continue reading 212: Real Men Don’t Rehearse with Justin Locke (from the archives)