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Contrabass Conversations

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286: Ben Allison on streaming, crowdsourcing, and DIY artist life

Ben Allison is the ultimate DIY jazz artist, blending jazz, rock, folk, and 20th century classical music into sonically compelling tapestries.

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282: Dave Swift on Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, and being an industrial bassist

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As the bassist for Jools Holland’s band for over two decades, Dave Swift is likely the U.K.’s best-known bassist.

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272: Reuben Rogers is a “Super-Sideman”

Reuben Rogers

Reuben Rogers and I got connected through our mutual friend Allan Santos.

I wasn’t even sure where to begin with a player like Reuben.

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247: Danny Ziemann on Jazz Bass Lines

Danny Ziemann

Photo by Nadine Sherman

Danny Ziemann couldn’t find a book on bass lines that worked for him.

So he created The Low Down.

Now he’s released his second volume, and he’s looking to expand way beyond that.

Danny is committed to teaching the fundamentals in a clear, step-by-step process. It’s a fresh approach to jazz bass pedagogy from the mind of a committed music educator.

Learn more about this dynamic young musician in this interview!

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Links to check out:

Danny’s website

The Low Down Vol. 1 and 2

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243: Pablo Aslan on tango bass life

Pablo Aslan

Pablo Aslan breaks bow hairs.

A lot of bow hairs.

In fact, he rivals the guys in the Met for most-frequent rehair at his NYC bow shop.

He also makes killer bass lines. He’s truly the Ray Brown of marcato tango bass lines.

Learn how he does it in this interview!

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Resources we covered in this interview:

Pablo’s website

AvantangoMedia (Pablo’s YouTube channel)

Piazzolla in Brooklyn (album)

Tango Grill (album)

 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/contrabassconversations/CBC_243_-_Pablo_Aslan_Interview.mp3
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