Jacob Warren has just released his transcription of the Debussy Cello Sonata, which was the main piece on his competition-winning program at the 2023 International Society of Bassists Convention. This transcription is a notable new addition to the double bass repertoire and a great opportunity to explore the music of this great composer. We talk… Continue reading 1028: Jacob Warren on his Debussy Cello Sonata transcription
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1027: Mark Foley on his Double Bass Concerto
Dr. Mark Foley is Professor of Double Bass and Electric Bass at Wichita State University is the Principal Double Bass for the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. He’s also a key figure in Wichita’s jazz scene, collaborating with local and national artists, and has performed as a concerto soloist. Mark also engages in rock gigs, bluegrass sessions… Continue reading 1027: Mark Foley on his Double Bass Concerto
1026: The Only Girl in the Orchestra
In this episode, we delve into The Only Girl in the Orchestra, a new documentary directed by Molly O’Brien about the life and career of trailblazer Orin O’Brien, the first female musician in the New York Philharmonic. Despite the spotlight her unique position brought, Orin always preferred playing a supporting role to her family, students,… Continue reading 1026: The Only Girl in the Orchestra
1025: Michael Bates on Lutoslawski
Michael Bates recently released an album titled Metamorphosis: Variations on Lutoskawski. This album contains Michael’s arrangements and is based on arrangements of the composer Witold Lutoslawski, with music for clarinet, violin, bassoon, double bass, drums, plus string quartet. It’s a hybrid of jazz, classical, and improvisation and is a wild ride of styles and textures.… Continue reading 1025: Michael Bates on Lutoslawski
1024: Hein Van de Geyn on his jazz bass journey
Hein van de Geyn is a jazz double bassist, composer, teacher and band leader from the Netherlands. His groundbreaking Comprehensive Bass Method has influenced a generation of bassists and is widely regarded as one of the leading pedagogical works for jazz double bass. We talk about Hein’s remarkable career, his time in San Francisco, writing… Continue reading 1024: Hein Van de Geyn on his jazz bass journey