Kenneth Knudsen has just released his 4th album called TÉTÉ. The album’s recorded by 5 musicians from 5 different countries, and is currently being presented in many European venues. Jason and Kenneth talk about his musical background, studying with Marco Panascia in New York City, staying in shape not he road, creativity, balancing career and family,… Continue reading 568: Kenneth Knudson on the Language of Jazz
Category: Jazz Bassists
565: Danny Ziemann on jazz harmony
It’s great to get a chance to sit down again with Danny Ziemann, one of my favorite podcast guests. Danny recently put out a book titled Topics in Jazz Bass Vol. 1 – Harmony. We dig into harmonic considerations for bassists, the dangers of trying to make lines unnecessarily hip without really understanding the harmony,… Continue reading 565: Danny Ziemann on jazz harmony
541: Sean Conly on being a working jazz musician
I had a great time chatting with bassist, composer, and educator Sean Conly during my recent trip to New York City. Sean studied with Rufus Reid and Todd Coolman at William Paterson University and has worked with Freddie Hubbard, Regina Carter, Nicholas Payton, and many other prominent jazz artists. Sean also teaches for The Bass… Continue reading 541: Sean Conly on being a working jazz musician
540: Mike Forfia on career decisions
I’ve been hoping to chat with Mike Forfia for the podcast ever since I heard that he won the 2015 International Society of Bassists Jazz Competition and would be one of the headliners for the 2017 Convention. In addition to being a great jazz bassist, Mike is the Student Success Academic + Career Advisor at… Continue reading 540: Mike Forfia on career decisions
539: Michael Thurber on endless possibilities
You’ve almost certainly encountered Michael Thurber’s work in the past. Michael co-founded the incredibly popular YouTube channel CDZA, producing videos like Story of the Bass. Michael went on to play bass on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and he is now composing critically acclaimed music for the Royal Shakespeare Company, hosting his Thurber Theater,… Continue reading 539: Michael Thurber on endless possibilities