Departure Duo is an innovative collaboration between soprano Nina Guo and double bassist Edward Kass. Eddie and Nina have dedicated themselves to performing, commissioning, and researching music for soprano and double bass, and the results have been fascinating. We talk about their 30 by ’30 project (30 hours of soprano+bass music by 2030), how they… Continue reading 618: Departure Duo on 30 hours of new music
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617: Amanda Rice-Johnston on freelance life
Amanda Rice-Johnston and I finally met in person after over a decade of being online friends. She has a vibrant career as a double bass performer and a down to earth perspective on what a life in music is really like. We cover a wide array of topics, from her path through the music world… Continue reading 617: Amanda Rice-Johnston on freelance life
616: Larry Hutchinson on a life in music
Larry Hutchinson recently retired from the Detroit Symphony after 34 years in the bass section. A leading proponent of double bass education in the state of Michigan, Larry has organized countless bass events over the years. He has also served on the faculties of Western Michigan University and Wayne State University and is in demand… Continue reading 616: Larry Hutchinson on a life in music
615: Brett Shurtliffe on auditions and winter adventures
Brett Shurtliffe is the Associate Principal Bassist of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Brett is a former student of the Eastman School of Music, where he studied with James VanDemark, and of Duquesne University, where he studied with Jeffrey Turner. In 2003, Brett was the Top American Prizewinner at the International Society of Bassists Solo Competition,… Continue reading 615: Brett Shurtliffe on auditions and winter adventures
614: Naj Qureshi of Ottava Imports
Naj Qureshi of Ottawa Imports has an interesting business model. Naj has made it his mission to get the highest quality hand carved Italian basses into the hands of bassists at prices that are unbeatable for the quality of Ottava’s Inventory. His priority starting Ottava has been to make sure that any bassist has… Continue reading 614: Naj Qureshi of Ottava Imports