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Contrabass Conversations

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364: Gaelen McCormick on Young Bassists and Mastering the Bow

Gaelen McCormick was heading up the Young Bassists Program for the 2017 International Society of Bassists Convention.  Gaelen is a past guest on the podcast, and we were able to find a few minutes to chat about her role at the convention as well as her new book Mastering the Bow, Part 3: Studies for Bass.

Check out all three volumes from Gaelen below:

  • Mastering The Bow, Part 1: Studies For Bass
  • Mastering the Bow, Part 2: Spiccato
  • Mastering the Bow, Part 3: Studies for Bass

Check out Gaelen’s original podcast interview here.

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/contrabassconversations/CBC_364_-_Gaelen_McCormick_Interview.mp3

363: David Neubert on teaching and ISB history

David Neubert was one of the early champions of the International Society of Bassists. He hosted conventions at UT-Austin (1986) and Interlochen (1993).

He was the Principal Bass of the Springfield Symphony (Massachusetts), the Wichita Symphony and recently retired from the Austin Symphony Orchestra. He was a double bass professor at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Wichita State University, and The University of Texas at Austin.

We talk about a wide range of topics, including:

  • David’s early years in Northern California
  • the accomplishments of former students of his
  • David’s cross-country career path
  • the Reinshagen (New Work) and Torello (Philadelphia) schools of playing
  • David Walter and his Melodious Bass book

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/contrabassconversations/CBC_363_-_David_Neubert_Interview.mp3

362: David Gage talks shop

David Gage opened his shop in 1978 in New York City.  He has played an integral role in the double bass world ever since.  David has served on the International Society of Bassists board of directors in the past and provides a wide range of products and services for the double bassist.

We chat about many topics, including:

  • studying with Dave Holland in 1976
  • working with Chuck Traeger
  • the origins of the shop
  • getting into making products and services
  • being a part of the “bass revolution” over the past few decades

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/contrabassconversations/CBC_362_-_David_Gage_Interview.mp3

361: Bass Europe 2018 Lucca Preview

Today’s episode covers details about the BASS2018 European Bass Congress that will be taking place in Lucca, Italy.

Follow along with the slideshow through this link, and be sure to keep up with current BASS2018 updates on the organization’s Facebook page.

Bass Europe Board

  • Jimmi Roger Pedersen, President
  • Gabriele Ragghianti, President-Elect
  • Stephan Petzhold, Vice President
  • Alberto Bocini, Vice President-Elect
  • Stefan Nestler, Treasurer
  • Ursula Beate Dietrich, Secretary
  • Dan Styffe, Board Member
  • Thierry Barbé, Board Member

BASS 2018 Artistic Directors

  • Gabriele Ragghianti
  • Alberto Bocini
  • Furio Di Castri (Jazz Artistic Director)
  • Jimmi Roger Pedersen (Jazz Artistic Director)

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/contrabassconversations/CBC_361_-_Bass_Europe_2018_Lucca_preview.mp3

360: The Making of the ISB

Today’s episode features a panel discussion with individuals that started the International Society of Bassists, guided it through the early years, and helped shape it to what it is today.

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/contrabassconversations/CBC_360_-_the_Making_of_the_ISB.mp3
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