Contrabass Conversations

Contrabass Conversations

double bass podcast

1096: Warren & Flick

Jacob Warren and Grant Flick have been performing as the duo project Warren & Flick for the past 10 years.

Warren & Flick have just released their third duo album, Cormorant. While the physical album is available now, they’re rolling out the digital release from June through December.

In today’s episode, we explore the duo’s story and listen to excerpts from each track on the album.

Don’t miss their video for Bässen, the album’s opening track. You can follow Warren & Flick on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook!

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1095: Kostas Patsiotis on gear

Kostas Patsiotis has an upcoming solo bass album “Childhood Heroes” and recently released “This Moment,” his first instrumental single from it.

We talk about his use of looping, various technical setups to perform live, his desire to incorporate more Mediterranean sounds, and much more. Be sure to follow along with Kostas on his website, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, and check out his past podcast appearance here.

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1094: Chris Minh Doky on funk bass

Chris Minh Doky is a world-renowned bassist, bandleader, and composer celebrated for his melodic solos and deeply funky bass lines. His rich sound, innovative approach, and pioneering work with the electric upright bass have earned him global recognition. 

He is also a course creator for Discover Double Bass and has performed with iconic artists and bands including the Michael Brecker Quartet, Brecker Brothers, Toots Thielemans, David Sanborn, Biréli Lagrène, Keith Carlock, Dennis Chambers, Michel Camilo, and the Mike Stern Band.

We dig into Chris’s jazz and funk influences, how he discovered double bass, touring life, the Yamaha silent bass, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to follow along with Chris on his website, Instagram, and Spotify!

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1093: Michael Geib on his latest album and university life

Michael Geib is a professor at the University of Central Oklahoma and an active double bass performer. His latest album, Don’t Panic, features six original compositions written during the early days of the 2020 pandemic.

In our conversation, we explore Michael’s university roles, his approach to student recruitment in the social media age, his work with ATSA and ISB, his position as a Grammy voting member, and much more.

Listen to Michael’s latest album here, check out his previous podcast appearance, and follow his engaging writing by subscribing to his Substack!

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1092: Mark Bernat on Bach

Mark Bernat is a double bassist currently living in Austin, Texas. His groundbreaking recording and edition of the Six Bach Cello Suites were driving forces that led to their wider adoption in the double bass world.

Mark studied at Juilliard and is a former member of the Israel Philharmonic, the Jerusalem Symphony, and the Seattle Symphony. He has taught at the Oberlin Conservatory, the University of Texas at Austin, and Emory University. In Austin, he formed the all-volunteer Red River Ensemble, which aims to bring music into high-stress hospital environments.

  • We dig into Mark’s background, how his approach to practicing Bach has changed over the years, the remarkable accomplishments of his daughter Nina, and much more.
  • Enjoy, and be sure to check out Mark’s latest recording of all six Bach Cello Suites on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music!

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