Category: International Guests

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

664: Yuriy Galkin on Russia, composition, and adventure

Yuriy Galkin’s latest album …For Its Beauty Alonehas been turning heads since its release last year, getting warm accolades in All About Jazz, Jazz Weekly, and several other publications. On today’s episode, we chat with Yuriy about growing up in Russia, moving to the United Kingdom, and his eventual relocation to the New York City… Continue reading 664: Yuriy Galkin on Russia, composition, and adventure

634: Dan Styffe on exploring new musical territories

Dan Styffe is constantly pushing new boundaries and exploring new territory on the double bass.  He has been extremely active on a number of fronts since our last podcast with him back in 2017. We caught up with Dan at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention to chat about some of his many recent… Continue reading 634: Dan Styffe on exploring new musical territories

594: Olivier Babaz on Jazz Bowing

Olivier Babaz recently released his first course with Discover Double Bass.  Titled Jazz Bowing, this incredibly cool course explores all kinds of cool bowing techniques that Olivier uses in his playing. Lessons cover topics like: Fundamentals of Bow Technique Basic Bow Strokes Slurs Developing Arco Technique Left Hand Technique and the Bow Bowed Walking Bass… Continue reading 594: Olivier Babaz on Jazz Bowing