Contrabass Conversations

Contrabass Conversations

double bass podcast

733: Alan Lewine on Sephardic Treasures

I’ve had the good fortune to work with Alan Lewine on the International Society of Bassists board for several years, and his artistic journey has always seemed fascinating to me.  The recent release of Sephardic Treasures, his latest album with his wife Ana María Ruimonte, was a good excuse to sit down and chat about his multifaceted career and unconventional journey.

We dig into Alan’s path through the music world, the decision to go to law school and the career shift that resulted, this new chapter in his life after retiring, the latest album, and much more.

Check out the latest album here and on Ansonica Records, and be sure to follow along with Alan and Owlsong Productions on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube!

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732: Tomoya Amori of AKDuo

Tomoya Amori is truly one of the most well-rounded musicians I’ve ever met.  Not only is he an incredible bass player, but he also subs as a percussionist in the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and has a vibrant career as a multi-genre cellist!

Tomoya and his wife Julia Kang form AKDuo, which specialize in playing jazz/classical/pop fusions composed or arranged by Tomoya.  They also run performance workshops titled “Be Creative!” and have performed worldwide.

Learn more about Tomoya and his creative explorations on the AKDuo website, and follow their YouTube Channel to check out Tomoya’s super-interesting Cello Vlog!

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731: Katie Thiroux launches The Hump

It’s great to have Katie Thiroux back on the podcast to chat about her new show The Hump.  Katie was on the podcast in 2018, and it is so inspiring to follow along with her artistic career.

We talk about our respective Discover Double Bass courses, including Katie’s “baseball card,” which I hold up at the beginning of our chat.  We mostly dig into her new show The Hump, online teaching, and how she has been spending her time during the quarantine.

Be sure to follow The Hump on Instagram, and check out Katie’s great course From Beginner to Bandstand on Discover Double Bass!

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730: Deep Tones for Peace with Mark Dresser and William Parker

On today’s episode, we’re featuring Mark Dresser and William Parker in a discussion about Deep Tones for Peace 2020.  

Here’s a description of the current project, which is a continuation of the Deep Tones for Peace international event in 2009:

Deep Tones for Peace 2020 is a regular streaming of live meditations for peace, healing and transformation. Musicians transmitting deep tones to counterbalance the many systemic injustices woven into the fabric of our society. Deep tones can strengthen the unseen bonds of our diversity as we oppose economic, educational, and environmental inequities fueled by racism, sexism, and greed.

The idea is to play your bass for 5-30 minutes with the intent of musically sending healing vibrations to be felt worldwide. Participation is open to all bassists who wish to join in an ongoing musical transmission of vibrations for peace. Any style or form of music and any level bass player can generate Deep Tones for Peace. The main requirement is the intent and desire to create peace in the world. We truly believe this project will have a positive impact on the balance of life.

If you’d like to get involved, email deeptonesforpeacelive@gmail.com, and check out the archive of all past performances on the Deep Tones for Peace Facebook Group.

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729: Jon Liebman on developing For Bass Players Only

Jon Liebman has led a varied and prolific career through the music world, and a lot has changed about his website For Bass Players Only since we last chatted for the podcast.

We talk about how Jon has consolidated his offerings into a single site, how he has restructured his interviews for the site, his online teaching offerings, and upcoming book projects.  We also dig into a ton of great tales from Jon’s wild adventures from his years in the music business. 

Enjoy, and be sure to follow along with Jon and his great content at For Bass Players Only!

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