This week’s Contrabass Conversations Episode features the second part of our interview with Chicago Symphony bassist Rob Kassinger. Last time we heard from Rob (on episode 25), we talked about his early years on the bass, growing up in Colorado, playing jazz and electric bass, studying the instrument, and studying with Homer Mensch in New… Continue reading CBC 44: Rob Kassinger interview 2 and music from Djordje Stijepovic
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CBC 35: Greg Sarchet interview part 2
This interview-only episode of Contrabass Conversations wraps up our interview with Lyric Opera of Chicago and Northeastern Illinois University bass instructor Greg Sarchet, and we were joined by two of his students (Ausberto and Hans) at a Bulgarian restaurant for this interview. Both Hans and Oz contribute some questions, which both Greg and I answer.… Continue reading CBC 35: Greg Sarchet interview part 2
CBC 27: Kathryn Nettleman interview part 2
This week on Contrabass Conversations we are concluding the interview with double bassist Kathryn Nettleman that we began on episode 12 of the podcast. Also, this week we feature some jazz bass from Brooklyn musician Kevin Tkacz plus current news on the bass scene. Enjoy!
CBC 12: Kathryn Nettleman interview
This week we bring you a great interview with double bassist Kathryn Nettleman. Kate and I also recently recorded some duets at a bass festival, and a couple of these are included on this episode. Enjoy!