Being able to sit down with outstanding artists and thinkers like Larry Grenadier is one of the true pleasures of doing this podcast. Larry is a longtime member of the Brad Mehldau Trio and Pat Metheny‘s group, and has recorded with Paul Motian, Charles Lloyd, Enrico Rava, Danilo Perez, Chris Potter, Joshua Redman, Kurt Rosenwinkel,… Continue reading 386: Larry Grenadier on sound, technique, and fluidity
Category: Jazz Bassists
385: Nick Mainella teaches jazz in just 10 minutes
Saxophonist and educator Nick Mainella is the host of the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast. Each podcast focuses on a particular aspect of jazz and includes a downloadable PDF. Recent episodes include: The Genius of Phil Woods Rhythmic Variation in Vocabulary Four Note Pentatonic Patterns Harmonic Minor
377: Alexis Cuadrado on technique, composition, and 21st-century careers
Barcelona-born Alexis Cuadrado is one of New York’s most sought-after musicians. In addition to performing as a sideman with Kurt Rosenwinkel, Mark Turner, Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo, Youssou N’Dour, Dianne Reeves, Omara Portuondo, Steve Wilson and Seamus Blake, Alexis maintains a thriving career as a composer and educator. I had the chance to see Alexis at the 2017 International Society of Bassists Convention,… Continue reading 377: Alexis Cuadrado on technique, composition, and 21st-century careers
366: Rick Jones of Acoustic Image
Rick Jones started Acoustic Image to solve the problem of hauling around a bulky amplifier that artificially colors the acoustic sound of the bass. As an engineer, he came up with unique methods of construction that keep the weight down and eliminate the problem of cabinets changing the sound of the instrument. Rick had a… Continue reading 366: Rick Jones of Acoustic Image
355: Tom Mendel on Hamilton, pedal boards, and finding joy in playing
Tom Mendel is currently playing bass for the Chicago production of Hamilton. He has performed on over 100 musical theater productions like Wicked, The Lion King, Billy Elliot, and Book of Mormon. Tom is also the President Emeritus of the Theatre Musicians Association. We also cover the gear that Tom is using for Hamilton. Tom uses most… Continue reading 355: Tom Mendel on Hamilton, pedal boards, and finding joy in playing