It is a pleasure to have Olivier Babaz back on the podcast! Olivier recently released a course with Discover Double Bass titled The Creative Improvisor. In this episode, we talk about our shared experiences filming for Discover Double Bass, using iPads creatively for music, Olivier’s livestreams, creative flow, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure… Continue reading 719: Olivier Babaz on The Creative Improvisor
Tag: Bassist
703: Abo Gumroyan on taking chances
Abo Gumroyan truly is a musical chameleon. In addition to winning Grammys with the Pacific Mambo Orchestra, Abo has played with the San Francisco Symphony, played on countless sessions, worked on Las Vegas shows, and much more. We dig into Abo’s musical background, his time studying with Scott Pingel, Steve Tramontozzi, David Allen Moore, and… Continue reading 703: Abo Gumroyan on taking chances
516: Jennifer Downing Olsson and her musical journey
I first met Jennifer Downing Olsson back in the early 2000s. She was playing in the Civic Orchestra of Chicago at the time, and we also ended up playing in the Spoleto USA Festival in Charleston, South Carolina. It has been great watching her career unfold. Jennifer moved to Sweden several year ago to play… Continue reading 516: Jennifer Downing Olsson and her musical journey
511: Edwin Livingston
I’ve been a fan of Edwin Livingston’s bass playing ever since hearing him play with Natalie Cole several years ago. Edwin is one of the most in-demand bassists working today, having worked Elvin Jones, Ellis, Delfeayo, and Jason Marsalis, The Headhunters, and dozens of other familiar names. Edwin and I cover a lot of territory,… Continue reading 511: Edwin Livingston
508: Ethan Jodziewicz on blazing a path
Ethan Jodziewicz has carved out a remarkable career for himself in the world of acoustic music. He plays bass for Sierra Hull and was featured on her GRAMMY-nominated album Weighted Mind. A former student of Edgar Meyer, Hal Robinson, and Nicholas Walker, Ethan is forging his own path through the music world in a fascinating… Continue reading 508: Ethan Jodziewicz on blazing a path