Category: Podcast

623: Valentina Ciardelli on making your own path

Valentina Ciardelli is one of my favorite young bass artists, and she and I share a passion for the music of Frank Zappa.  Valentina is launching her first CD, titled Zappa, Puccini, Tabakov, Ciardelli: Music from the Sphinx, on September 20th, 2019. We talk about a wide array of topics, ranging from her recent arrangements… Continue reading 623: Valentina Ciardelli on making your own path

621: Erica Bramham on her double bass journey

  Erica Bramham is a critically acclaimed vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and composer from Melbourne, Australia.  She has recently taken up the bass and has been studying with Anita Hustas.  For her, playing the bass has been a uniquely challenging experience, and one that she has become deeply passionate about. Erica has developed several interesting projects in… Continue reading 621: Erica Bramham on her double bass journey

620: Ehud Ettun on jazz explorations

Bassist and composer Ehud Ettun has been on a fascinating musical journey.  Originally from Israel, where he studied with Michael Klinghoffer, Ehud went on to  study at New England Conservatory. He has developed a thriving career as a jazz artist and also as an educator.  We talk about his path through the music world, starting… Continue reading 620: Ehud Ettun on jazz explorations