Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of bass humor: Joel Reist – Nashville Symphony principal bass Leigh Mesh – MET Opera Orchestra associate principal bass Lucia Turino – The Devil Makes Three Kevin Smith – Willie Nelson Band Derek Jones – bassist for Cirque du Soleil’s show KÀ Listen to… Continue reading 544: Bass Humor
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543: Yung-Ho Fu on Bach
I had the chance to spend time in person with Yung-Ho Fu during a recent tour to San Francisco with the National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan, where he serves as principal bass. Our mutual friend Cielito de Jesus connected us, and we had a wonderful time talking about his recent edition of the Bach Cello… Continue reading 543: Yung-Ho Fu on Bach
542: Valentina Ciardelli on Frank Zappa and chamber music
Valentina Ciardelli is one of my favorite young double bass artists. She’s on a mission to showcase the double bass in a chamber music setting and elevate its prominence outside of the bass world. She’s also a huge fan of Frank Zappa, and she has arranged many of his works for solo double bass. You… Continue reading 542: Valentina Ciardelli on Frank Zappa and chamber music
541: Sean Conly on being a working jazz musician
I had a great time chatting with bassist, composer, and educator Sean Conly during my recent trip to New York City. Sean studied with Rufus Reid and Todd Coolman at William Paterson University and has worked with Freddie Hubbard, Regina Carter, Nicholas Payton, and many other prominent jazz artists. Sean also teaches for The Bass… Continue reading 541: Sean Conly on being a working jazz musician
540: Mike Forfia on career decisions
I’ve been hoping to chat with Mike Forfia for the podcast ever since I heard that he won the 2015 International Society of Bassists Jazz Competition and would be one of the headliners for the 2017 Convention. In addition to being a great jazz bassist, Mike is the Student Success Academic + Career Advisor at… Continue reading 540: Mike Forfia on career decisions