Today we feature double bass performer and educator Louis Levitt on how to change a string much more quickly than normal. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Louis’ website, Rutgers University teaching profile, and Instagram, and be sure to follow along with his awesome group Sybarite5! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews… Continue reading 996: Change a double bass string in record time with Louis Levitt
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995: John Kennedy on teaching
Today we feature John Kennedy, who has been one of the leading double bass educators for decades. I’ve had the good pleasure to serve on the International Society of Bassists Board of Directors with him as well as on the faculty of several double bass camps, and he is a first-class performer, teacher, and human… Continue reading 995: John Kennedy on teaching
994: Nick Lloyd on his bench copy of Edgar Meyer’s Gabrielli double bass
Today we chat with double bass maker Nick Lloyd about the story behind his bench copy of Edgar Meyer’s Giovanni Battista Gabrielli from 1769. Nick copied Edgar’s bass (#55) for Paul Kowert, and the Meyer bass copy that he bright to ISB (#60) was played by Gary Karr during the ISB headliner concert with Steve… Continue reading 994: Nick Lloyd on his bench copy of Edgar Meyer’s Gabrielli double bass
993: Bill Harrison on Making the Low Notes
Today, we talk with former podcast guest Bill Harrison about his new memoir Making the Low Notes: A Life in Music. This is a great read about what it was like diving into Chicago’s lively jobbing world through the 1970s and beyond. Enjoy, and you can pick up a copy on Amazon! Subscribe to the… Continue reading 993: Bill Harrison on Making the Low Notes
991: Szymon Marciniak and Evan Mitchell on their bass and piano partnership
This year’s San Francisco Winter Bass Bash recital guest was Szymon Marciniak, a fabulous bass soloist and educator who appeared on the podcast in 2016. Szymon performed an inspiring program with his longtime collaborator and pianist Evan Mitchell. In this interview we discuss how Szymon and Evan have approached collaborating over the past decade. Enjoy,… Continue reading 991: Szymon Marciniak and Evan Mitchell on their bass and piano partnership