Jake Thurston is a double bassist, educator, and YouTube content creator based in Boulder, Colorado. In this episode, we explore the story behind his YouTube channel, share insights about creating engaging content, and discuss how he balances content creation with performing and teaching. Enjoy, and be sure to subscribe to Jake’s YouTube channel and also… Continue reading 1079: Jake Thurston on his YouTube journey
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1078: The Legacy of Francois Rabbath, from Cincinnati 1978–95 to the World!
Join Barry Green, Frank Proto, Debbie Taylor and special guest Maggie Cox at their Bass Club Cincinnati live event honoring Francois Rabbath. This episode includes Zoom tributes from Gary Karr, Paul Ellison, Hal Robinson, Dennis Trembly, Patrick Neher, Johnny Hamil, and many more. This episode also includes live performances from: Check out the entire livestream… Continue reading 1078: The Legacy of Francois Rabbath, from Cincinnati 1978–95 to the World!
1077: Alexandre Piazza on the “three worlds” of electric bass, jazz, and classical
Today’s episode features Brazilian bassist and educator Alexandre Piazza. Alexandre was a bass teacher in Saarbrücken, Germany, and has a YouTube Channel with lessons on how to play acoustic and electric bass, equipment reviews, and videos about his life as a musician and music teacher in Germany and Brazil. We dig into his experiences studying and teaching… Continue reading 1077: Alexandre Piazza on the “three worlds” of electric bass, jazz, and classical
1076: Yuka Tadano’s Musical Odyssey to 1st call Broadway Bassist
In today’s episode, Yuka Tadano shares her musical journey. Starting with her current gigs, including a new Broadway show, “Swept Away,” and preparing for a cast album of “Suffs,” she reflects on her extensive experience in musical theater. Yuka discusses her involvement in several productions, including the Neil Diamond show “Beautiful Noise.” She also touches… Continue reading 1076: Yuka Tadano’s Musical Odyssey to 1st call Broadway Bassist
1075: Redefining Classical Music with Kebra-Seyoun Charles
This episode is an in-depth and inspiring conversation with 2022 Sphinx Competition winner Kebra-Seyoun Charles (they/them), a classical bassist and composer renowned for overcoming barriers and diversifying the landscape of classical music. As a modern virtuoso and composer of concerti, ballets, and pop ballads, Kebra’s music has been praised for its “buoyancy and verve —… Continue reading 1075: Redefining Classical Music with Kebra-Seyoun Charles