In this episode, Alessandro Fongaro shares his fascinating journey from Italy to the Netherlands, where he fell in love with the vibrant jazz scene. He discusses his extensive experience with orchestral and jazz music, his shift from playing bass guitar to double bass, and his passion for composing. Alessandro also touches upon his involvement in… Continue reading 1051: Alessandro Fongaro on his journey from Italy to the Netherlands
Category: Jazz Bassists
1038: Gustavo Lorenzatti on tango bass and composition
Gustavo Lorenzatti is an Argentine double bass player, composer and long standing member of the Symphony Orchestra of Córdoba. He has a background in jazz, improvised and classical music, tango and Argentine folklore. He formally studied at the Rotterdam Conservatory of music with the soloist of the Netherlands Philharmonic, Hans Roelofsen. We dig into Gustavo’s… Continue reading 1038: Gustavo Lorenzatti on tango bass and composition
1036: Matt Rybicki on learning jazz bass
Matt Rybicki has performed with renowned artists like Wynton Marsalis and played at esteemed venues from The Village Vanguard to international concert halls. He balances an active performance schedule with his roles as a faculty member at The Juilliard School and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Matt recently started a YouTube Channel titled… Continue reading 1036: Matt Rybicki on learning jazz bass
1024: Hein Van de Geyn on his jazz bass journey
Hein van de Geyn is a jazz double bassist, composer, teacher and band leader from the Netherlands. His groundbreaking Comprehensive Bass Method has influenced a generation of bassists and is widely regarded as one of the leading pedagogical works for jazz double bass. We talk about Hein’s remarkable career, his time in San Francisco, writing… Continue reading 1024: Hein Van de Geyn on his jazz bass journey
1017: Gregg August on balancing jazz, classical, and composition
Gregg August is a New York double bassist who successfully balances careers in classical and jazz music, as well as composition. He is member of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (Associate), the American Composers Orchestra, Westchester Philharmonic and Orchestra of St. Luke’s. He is also an active composer and performer in avant-garde, jazz and Latin jazz… Continue reading 1017: Gregg August on balancing jazz, classical, and composition