We’re featuring an interview with bassist Larry Gray on this week’s episode. Larry’s multi-instrumental path has taken him through performance on guitar, flute, cello, and piano in addition to bass. Larry is in high demand as a jazz bassist in Chicago, performing regularly for decades at Joe Segal’s Jazz Showcase, and he teaches at the University… Continue reading 166: Larry Gray on multi-instrumentalism, thinking in jazz, and the history behind Chicago’s Jazz Showcase
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165: Ed Barker Interview (from the archives)
Here’s another popular episode from the Contrabass Conversations archives. If you haven’t check this episode out before (or even if you have), you’ll be in for a real treat as we explore the world of the double bass with Mr. Barker. We’re featuring Boston Symphony Principal Bassist Ed Barker on this week’s Contrabass Conversations episode. Conducted… Continue reading 165: Ed Barker Interview (from the archives)
163: Kurt Muroki Interview
Subscribe to the podcast This week, we bring you an interview with Indiana University double bass professor Kurt Muroki. Kurt is an outstanding performer, teacher, and artist, and we had a great conversation about teaching, learning, and performing. Enjoy! Former Artist Member with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Professor Kurt Muroki began his musical studies on… Continue reading 163: Kurt Muroki Interview
162: David Allen Moore Interview (from the archives)
We’re featuring an interview from the podcast archives with Los Angeles Philharmonic bassist and University of Southern California bass instructor David Allen Moore on the podcast this week. David also teaches bass during the summer at the Domaine Forget program in Quebec. In this interview, we chat about his early years on the instrument, teachers… Continue reading 162: David Allen Moore Interview (from the archives)
161: Alex Hanna Interview
We are thrilled to bring you this interview with Chicago Symphony Orchestra Principal Bass Alex Hanna. In addition to his responsibilities leading the bass section of the CSO, Alex teaches double bass at DePaul University and is active as a clinician, soloist, and chamber musician. About Alex: Inspired by the sound of the symphony orchestra,… Continue reading 161: Alex Hanna Interview