When I put out a call for interview requests for my New York City trip, Marco Panascia was one of the most-requested bassists. In fact, Marco has been requested as a guest many times over the years, and he and I have also talked about doing an interview for the past few years. Being able… Continue reading 538: Marco Panascia
Category: Jazz Bassists
535: Lisle Atkinson and Jazz legends
When Jay Starkes of the Neo Bass Ensemble called me up to let me know about an upcoming performance, I knew that I had to check out this group. Lisle Atkinson, the group’s founder, has been on the Jazz scene in New York for decades and has played with some of the biggest names in… Continue reading 535: Lisle Atkinson and Jazz legends
533: Kenny Davis on Jazz and Classical chops
Kenny Davis is one of the most in-demand bassists in New York. You name it—he’s played it. From playing in the Tonight Show Band for several years to recording, touring, and performing with artists like Herbie Hancock, Cassandra Wilson, and Freddie Hubbard, Kenny has been in involved in an astonishing array of musical projects.… Continue reading 533: Kenny Davis on Jazz and Classical chops
521: Herbert Smith on Brazil and his path there
Herbert Smith has had a remarkable career spanning a variety of musical genres. Originally from Chicago, Herbert spent many years in Southern California prior to his move to São Paulo, Brazil eight years ago. We dig into similarities and differences between the musical scenes of Brazil and the United States, Brazilian musical traditions, language and how… Continue reading 521: Herbert Smith on Brazil and his path there
504: Katie Thiroux and her dynamic Jazz career
We’re chatting with Katie Thiroux on today’s episode. Katie’s album Off Beat was named one of Downbeat’s Best Albums of 2017, and she recently completed a three-month stint at Quincy Jones’ Dubai Jazz club. We dig into all kinds of topics, like: growing up in Los Angeles Katie’s favorite Jazz audiences around the world What… Continue reading 504: Katie Thiroux and her dynamic Jazz career