406: Chris Fitzgerald on anti-dogma, YouTube, and publish or perish

I’ve been captivated by the massive and multifaceted YouTube videos that jazz bassist and educator Chris Fitzgerald has been putting out these past few years. Today we dig into the hows and whys of Chris’ considerable undertaking.

405: Four Bassists That Will Change The World

photos by Jack Unzicker

We’re featuring thoughts and playing from the four 2017 Bradetich Competition finalists on today’s episode:

Check out all four of these players in their semi-final and final rounds on YouTube.

404: The Bassinova Quartet

The Bassinova Quartet is a revolutionary new force in the double bass world. They have turned heads worldwide with their stunning performances of traditional string quartet literature, and they are commissioning new works and breaking new ground.

402: Jack Unzicker on practicing and musicality

Spending time with Jack Unzicker was a major highlight of my trip to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Jack is an assistant professor at The University of Texas at Arlington and is one of the most professionally active bassists in the region.