This episode of Contrabass Conversations features an interview with composer Bjorn Berkhout.  Bjorn discusses his musical training, his various compositions for bass, and the challenges of writing for the double bass.  Musical selections from his pieces Steamworks and Rise are also played on the show this week. To find out more about Bjorn's activities, visit http://bjornb.com/. To order Bjorn's double bass music, visit discordia-music.com. We also play a track called Big Green Horn by the band Death Chariot.  Visit them online at deathchariot.com, or e-mail jbvanderkail@deathchariot.com to get in touch.