Kyle Motl is a bassist, composer, and improviser dedicated to the performance of creative music. His work explores aspects of chaos and complexity through involved rhythmic and spectral transformations while remaining grounded in an embodied approach to performance. Kyle regularly gives solo concerts that expand upon the vast timbral resources of the contrabass. We talk… Continue reading 909: Kyle Motl on harmonics and sound worlds
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CBC 45: Colin Corner interview 2 and Rob Kassinger music
This week’s Contrabass Conversations episode features the conclusion of our chat with Minnesota Orchestra bassist Colin Corner. Colin joined the orchestra in 2006 after being a member of the Vancouver Symphony and Louisiana Philharmonic. In this episode we discuss the process of taking an audition for an ensemble like the Minnesota Orchestra–the various rounds, screen… Continue reading CBC 45: Colin Corner interview 2 and Rob Kassinger music
CBC 40: Donovan Stokes interview and music
This week’s podcast features an interview with double bass performer, composer, and teacher Donovan Stokes. We featured music from Donovan on episode 13 of the podcast, and it’s a pleasure to feature this great musician again. Gadaha, the album that we feature this week, was recorded with no overdubs whatsoever, which is amazing considering the… Continue reading CBC 40: Donovan Stokes interview and music
CBC 38: Eric Hochberg interview part 2
This Contrabass Conversations special episode features the second part of our interview with Chicago-based jazz bassist Eric Hochberg. Eric first appeared on episode 21 of the podcast, and listeners should really enjoy hearing the conclusion to this interview. Following the interview is a track featuring Eric titled Mr. Bar Locrian. Learn more about Eric and… Continue reading CBC 38: Eric Hochberg interview part 2
CBC 34: Colin Corner interview and music from JC Jones and Daniel Nix
This week’s Contrabass Conversations episode features an interview with Minnesota Orchestra bassist Colin Corner. Colin joined the orchestra in 2006 after being a member of the Vancouver Symphony and Louisiana Philharmonic. We got a chance to talk auditions, orchestra life, gear, and much more. We also feature a piece from Israel-based musician J.C. Jones and… Continue reading CBC 34: Colin Corner interview and music from JC Jones and Daniel Nix