Category: International Society of Bassists

226: ISB 2017 Convention Preview

This is a special episode featuring International Society of Bassists 2017 Convention Chair and Artistic Director Nicholas Walker discussing plans for the upcoming convention.  This 50th anniversary convention looks like it will be outstanding, with several new developments unique to this event.  Enjoy! International Society of Bassists 2017 Convention June 5-10 at Ithaca College, New York Other… Continue reading 226: ISB 2017 Convention Preview

211: Madeleine Crouch on managing the ISB, organizing conventions, and innovating online

Today’s episode features Madeleine Crouch, who has served as general manager of the International Society of Bassists for the past 25 years.  Madeleine and I talk about her musical background, the value of a liberal arts education, the growth of the ISB over the years, and new developments for the organization like the ISB/George Vance Online Research Library, Online Journal of Bass… Continue reading 211: Madeleine Crouch on managing the ISB, organizing conventions, and innovating online

179: Douglas Mapp on successful freelancing, life as a jazz bass professor, and ISB insider insight

We are featuring Douglas Mapp on today’s episode. Douglas is the current president of the International Society of Bassists and is also on faculty at Rowan University, where he is professor of jazz studies and teaches double bass. He is also extremely active as a performer, serving as principal bassist of the Reading Symphony and… Continue reading 179: Douglas Mapp on successful freelancing, life as a jazz bass professor, and ISB insider insight

CBC 150: ISB 2011 Convention details

It’s official! Make plans to celebrate the Summer of Bass Love at the 2011 ISB Convention, June 5-11, at San Francisco State University. Stay tuned for details and mark your calendars! We’re doing a brief podcast interview today with Barry Green, who we recently featured in an interview/performance episode on Contrabass Conversations. Barry describes the… Continue reading CBC 150: ISB 2011 Convention details