Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of bass gear: Bill Merchant – luthier Christian McBride – jazz bass legend Daniel Kimbro – Jerry Douglas Band Derek Jones – bassist for Cirque du Soleil’s show KÀ Donovan Stokes – Shenandoah University Eric Revis – New York jazz bassist Ethan Jodziewicz –… Continue reading 677: Bass Gear Geek-out
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670: Stuart Riley on global musical adventures
Stuart Riley has led a multifaceted and inspiring musical life as a bassist. Both in the United Kingdom, Stuart moved to Melbourne, Australia in 1999 and worked as a freelancer in all sorts of ensembles. He took a permanent position with Orchestra Victoria in 2017 as Principal Double Bass. Also, Stuart has a wide… Continue reading 670: Stuart Riley on global musical adventures
669: Ben Hanlon on the Melbourne jazz scene
Melbourne bassist Ben Hanlon lives a vibrant musical life as a classical and jazz musician. In addition to his job as a member of the Melbourne Symphony bass section, Ben enjoys a thriving career performing in Melbourne’s many jazz venues. He often works with guitarist James Sherlock and has released an album featuring several of… Continue reading 669: Ben Hanlon on the Melbourne jazz scene
667: Lila Horovitz on tango, Spain, and theater
I’ve been following along with Lila Horovitz and her multidimensional career for well over a decade, and it was a real pleasure to finally have her as a guest on the podcast. Lila’s album Preludio del Primer Dia and her video Alone… All one was groundbreaking in highlighting the bass as a solo instrument, and… Continue reading 667: Lila Horovitz on tango, Spain, and theater
666: Kees Boersma on Sydney Symphony principal bass life
Kees Boersma has had a remarkable musical career. In addition to serving as Principal Bass of the Sydney Symphony since 1990, Kees teaches at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and is an active clinician and guest artist. I had the opportunity to catch up with Kees in person during my trip to Australia. He was… Continue reading 666: Kees Boersma on Sydney Symphony principal bass life