Tag: Jazz Bass

1087: Melody Ruiz on Thelma Terry

Melody Ruiz is writing a book about Thelma Terry, a double bassist and bandleader in 1920s Chicago. She documents her research process on Instagram and is crowdfunding the project through gofundme and Etsy. We discuss how Melody discovered Thelma’s story, the challenges and rewards of researching someone from a century ago, and the fascinating discoveries… Continue reading 1087: Melody Ruiz on Thelma Terry

1086: Christopher Dammann on the Chicago jazz scene

Christopher Dammann is a Chicago-based composer and bassist whose sextet recently released its debut album. Our conversation explores Christopher’s journey from self-taught musician to Northwestern University bass student, examining how iconic Chicago venues like Velvet Lounge and Constellation shaped his artistry, his practice methodology, and much more. Enjoy, and don’t miss this excellent debut album… Continue reading 1086: Christopher Dammann on the Chicago jazz scene

1048: Peter Dominguez on The Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass

On this episode, we welcome accomplished bassist and Professor of Double Bass and Jazz Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Peter Dominguez. Peter started his career in Milwaukee and has also taught at Michigan State University, the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and performed with various artists globally. Peter’s contributions include adjudicating international competitions, directing the… Continue reading 1048: Peter Dominguez on The Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass

1040: Alejandro Arenas on jazz gigging and teaching

Alejandro Arenas is a versatile musician, composer, producer, and educator who has performed with various bands and genres, co-founded award-winning Jazz ensemble La Lucha and World Music ensemble Orilla, and worked as a freelance bassist for numerous artists. He also serves as an adjunct professor of bass at St. Petersburg College for the Music Industry… Continue reading 1040: Alejandro Arenas on jazz gigging and teaching