Canadian-born bassist and composer Michael Bates has had a multifaceted career in the jazz world. Michael and I connected in person during the 2021 Wabass Institute, and it was great to spend some time digging into his musical path in this follow-up interview. We talk about what the pandemic has been like for Michael, his… Continue reading 838: Michael Bates and his jazz journey
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837: Frank Lestina on teaching
Frank Lestina is an educator and double bassist in metro Chicago. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Roosevelt University and his Master’s Degree in Administration from the University of Illinois, and he has had a celebrated career as a high school orchestra director and guest clinician. We talk about Frank’s sudden hearing… Continue reading 837: Frank Lestina on teaching
836: Christian Fabian catch-up
Born in Sweden and raised in Germany, Christian Fabian attended Berklee College of Music on a full scholarship. Through Brian Bromberg, one of his early mentors, Christian became the bassist for the Lionel Hampton Band. He currently serves as co-leader of the New Lionel Hampton Band featuring Jason Marsalis, and he also co-founded the Native… Continue reading 836: Christian Fabian catch-up
836: Joseph Brown on pipe organs
Today’s episode features a conversation with Joseph Brown, the new owner and current vice president of the J.F. Nordlie Pipe Organ Company. Joe is my brother-in-law, and it was great to talk about the craft of organ building and the similarities between the organ and double bass. Enjoy, and be sure to follow J.F. Nordlie… Continue reading 836: Joseph Brown on pipe organs
834: Michael Fanelli on Paul Rolland
Michael Fanelli is a bassist, educator, musicologist, and author who is also Professor Emeritus of Education at the University of Northern Iowa. As string/orchestra specialist at the UNI Malcolm Price Laboratory School, he created and taught the string curriculum for grades 4 through 12 based on Rolland Teaching of Action in String Playing materials. In… Continue reading 834: Michael Fanelli on Paul Rolland