Sam Suggs is the first solo bassist in 36 years to join the Concert Artists Guild roster, and was recently recognized with an award for Extraordinary Creativity at the 2017 Bradetich Foundation International Double Bass Competition. We dig into his unique path from a strong piano background in Buffalo, through Northwestern University, where he studied… Continue reading 1046: Sam Suggs on his double bass journey
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860: Composing new music for double bass
My Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course with Discover Double Bass featured compositions from seven of the most exciting composers writing for double bass. In this episode, we talk with the composers about writing for double bass and the stories behind the pieces they wrote for this course. Enjoy, and be sure to check out… Continue reading 860: Composing new music for double bass
242: Sam Suggs on Music Cognition, Jamming in Bars, and the Elements of Execution
Sam Suggs calls himself an omnivorous musician. I love this tagline. I feel like I’m eating at a fantastic fusion restaurant when I hear Sam’s music. I’m not expecting these flavors to work, but they are so good together. First, he takes a little 1750s galant style. Next, he adds a dash of Verdi. He… Continue reading 242: Sam Suggs on Music Cognition, Jamming in Bars, and the Elements of Execution