546: Expat Adventures

Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of expat adventures: John Goldsby – WDR Big Band Marc Ramirez – Metropolitana Academy Jennifer Downing Olsson – Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra Charlie DeRamus – Gothenburg Symphony Kristin Zoernig – Philharmonia Baroque Listen to more “best of” episodes at contrabassconversations.com/highlights. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with… Continue reading 546: Expat Adventures

545: Traveling with a Bass

Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of traveling with a bass: Ron Carter – jazz legend Diego Zecharies – Galicia Symphony Orchestra principal solo bass Nick Lloyd – luthier Kevin Smith – Willie Nelson Band Marco Panascia – New York City jazz bassist Listen to more “best of” episodes at… Continue reading 545: Traveling with a Bass

544: Bass Humor

Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of bass humor: Joel Reist – Nashville Symphony principal bass Leigh Mesh – MET Opera Orchestra associate principal bass Lucia Turino – The Devil Makes Three Kevin Smith – Willie Nelson Band Derek Jones –  bassist for Cirque du Soleil’s show KÀ Listen to… Continue reading 544: Bass Humor

524: George Vance and his influence

Today we’re covering the great double bass pedagogue George Vance and the influence he has had on bass education.  We’re featuring clips from these past podcast guests on the topic: Ira Gold – National Symphony Nina DeCesare – Oregon Symphony Johnny Hamil – Kansas City Bass Workshop Ted Botsford – Los Angeles Philharmonic Tracy Rowell… Continue reading 524: George Vance and his influence

512: What I Wish I’d Known – Advice for Young Musicians

Today we’re digging into a question that I’ve asked many of my past podcast guests: what advice would you give your younger self? This question is answered today by the following people (in order of appearance): Tom Zera – Utah Symphony Christian McBride – renowned jazz bassist Susan Wulff – San Diego Symphony Peter Seymour… Continue reading 512: What I Wish I’d Known – Advice for Young Musicians