Both Danny Ziemann and Adam Booker have appeared on the podcast before, and I thought that it would be fun and valuable to sit down with both of them and chat about the state of the union in terms of jazz education. This is a great conversation that covers all kinds of important topics like… Continue reading 602: Adam Booker and Danny Ziemann on jazz education
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594: Olivier Babaz on Jazz Bowing
Olivier Babaz recently released his first course with Discover Double Bass. Titled Jazz Bowing, this incredibly cool course explores all kinds of cool bowing techniques that Olivier uses in his playing. Lessons cover topics like: Fundamentals of Bow Technique Basic Bow Strokes Slurs Developing Arco Technique Left Hand Technique and the Bow Bowed Walking Bass… Continue reading 594: Olivier Babaz on Jazz Bowing
568: Kenneth Knudson on the Language of Jazz
Kenneth Knudsen has just released his 4th album called TÉTÉ. The album’s recorded by 5 musicians from 5 different countries, and is currently being presented in many European venues. Jason and Kenneth talk about his musical background, studying with Marco Panascia in New York City, staying in shape not he road, creativity, balancing career and family,… Continue reading 568: Kenneth Knudson on the Language of Jazz
565: Danny Ziemann on jazz harmony
It’s great to get a chance to sit down again with Danny Ziemann, one of my favorite podcast guests. Danny recently put out a book titled Topics in Jazz Bass Vol. 1 – Harmony. We dig into harmonic considerations for bassists, the dangers of trying to make lines unnecessarily hip without really understanding the harmony,… Continue reading 565: Danny Ziemann on jazz harmony
541: Sean Conly on being a working jazz musician
I had a great time chatting with bassist, composer, and educator Sean Conly during my recent trip to New York City. Sean studied with Rufus Reid and Todd Coolman at William Paterson University and has worked with Freddie Hubbard, Regina Carter, Nicholas Payton, and many other prominent jazz artists. Sean also teaches for The Bass… Continue reading 541: Sean Conly on being a working jazz musician