Tag: jazz

631: Helen Svoboda on finding your voice

I was introduced to Helen Svoboda by jazz bass mainstay and past podcast guest John Goldsby.  Helen is exploring a variety of interesting solo and collaborative projects on the bass, including her Vegetable Bass series, her bass and tenor sax duo Meatshell, her chamber-oriented Sprout project, and more. Helen is pushing into fascinating new territory… Continue reading 631: Helen Svoboda on finding your voice

625: Brian Bromberg on drums, education, and recording a bass

Brian Bromberg has been on my “to interview” list for years, and it finally happened in person at the 2019 Golden Gate Bass Camp.   In this conversation, we talk about Brian’s early career, lessons learned from drums and how starting with drums affected his bass playing, what most people don’t know about recording a… Continue reading 625: Brian Bromberg on drums, education, and recording a bass

620: Ehud Ettun on jazz explorations

Bassist and composer Ehud Ettun has been on a fascinating musical journey.  Originally from Israel, where he studied with Michael Klinghoffer, Ehud went on to  study at New England Conservatory. He has developed a thriving career as a jazz artist and also as an educator.  We talk about his path through the music world, starting… Continue reading 620: Ehud Ettun on jazz explorations