56: Reflections on one year of podcasting

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56: Reflections on one year of podcasting

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Jan 2, 2008

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Jason chats about the state of affairs for Contrabass Conversations after one year of podcasting and future goals.

Released:

Jan 2, 2008

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Contrabass Conversations features interviews and performances from top leaders in the world of the double bass. Podcast host Jason Heath dives deep into what makes these world-class artists tick. With 2 million downloads and counting, Contrabass Conversations is the most popular podcast for double bassists. Join the community and experience life on the low end of the spectrum!

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26: Jeff Turner Interview: Pittsburgh Symphony Principal Double Bass Jeff Turner is featured on this week's episode. by Contrabass Conversations
31 min listen
30: Guy Tuneh interview: Double bass soloist and chamber musician is featured on this week's episode. by Contrabass Conversations
39 min listen
1: Welcome to the Show!: life on the low end of the spectrum with Jason Heath by Contrabass Conversations
11 min listen
2: Audition news and more: Audition news, more introductory podcast info. by Contrabass Conversations
28 min listen
3: Freelance Tips and Great Tracks: Freelance advice and great tracks from CBC by Contrabass Conversations
29 min listen
4: Andrew Anderson Interview: Lyric Opera of Chicago double bassist and Roosevelt University bass faculty member Andrew Anderson is featured on this very first interview for the show! by Contrabass Conversations
32 min listen
John Grillo Recital Showcase: Double bassist John Grillo performs live in recital - Pittsburgh, PA - 2006 by Contrabass Conversations
66 min listen
7: Andrew Anderson Interview part 2: Lyric Opera of Chicago double bassist and Roosevelt University bass faculty member Andrew Anderson is featured on this week's show! by Contrabass Conversations
37 min listen
Music Episode: Peter Lawson Recital: Double bassist Peter Lawson is featured on this all-music episode. by Contrabass Conversations
50 min listen
16: François Rabbath Interview: Immensely influential double bassist François Rabbath is featured on this week's episode. by Contrabass Conversations
28 min listen
9: John Grillo Interview part 2: Princeton Symphony Principal Double Bass John Grillo is our featured guest on this week's show! by Contrabass Conversations
35 min listen
23: Lawrence Hurst Interview part 2: Indiana University double bass professor is our featured guest on this episode along with music from the Bass Gang. by Contrabass Conversations
34 min listen
14: John Grillo Interview part 3: Princeton Symphony Principal Double Bass John Grillo is our featured guest on this week's show! by Contrabass Conversations
30 min listen
11: Andrew Anderson Recital Showcase: Lyric Opera of Chicago section bassist and Roosevelt University faculty member Andy Anderson plays tracks using different double bass set ups. by Contrabass Conversations
60 min listen
33: Guy Tuneh Interview part 2: Double bass soloist and chamber musician is featured on this week's episode. by Contrabass Conversations
52 min listen
15: Ira Gold Interview: National Symphony double bassist and Peabody Conservatory faculty member Ira Gold joins us on this week's episode. by Contrabass Conversations
53 min listen
10: Bjorn Berkhout Interview: Composer Bjorn Berkhout has composed for double bass several times in the past and is an interesting and thoughtful musical thinker. by Contrabass Conversations
33 min listen
5: Phillip Serna Interview: Valparaiso University double bass faculty member is our second featured guest on the show! by Contrabass Conversations
28 min listen
32: Peter Tambroni Interview: Author and teacher Peter Tambroni is featured on this week's episode. by Contrabass Conversations
57 min listen
8: Phillip Serna Interview part 2: Valparaiso University double bass faculty member is our second featured guest on the show! by Contrabass Conversations
34 min listen
49: Donovan Stokes Interview part 2: The final part of our interview with the fantastic Donovan Stokes. by Contrabass Conversations
41 min listen
6: John Grillo Interview by Contrabass Conversations
37 min listen
Music Episode: Phillip Serna recital: Phillip Serna plays music of Brahms, Misek, Hertl, and Rachmaninoff by Contrabass Conversations
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17: Andrew Anderson Interview part 3: Lyric Opera of Chicago double bassist and Roosevelt University bass faculty member Andrew Anderson is featured on this week's show! by Contrabass Conversations
47 min listen
19: Greg Sarchet Interview: Lyric Opera of Chicago double bassist and Northeastern Illinois University faculty member Greg Sarchet is featured on this week's episode. by Contrabass Conversations
35 min listen
12: Kathryn Nettleman interview: Minnesota Orchestra double bassist Kathryn Nettleman discusses double bass and plays some duets with Jason by Contrabass Conversations
27 min listen
18: Ira Gold Interview part 2: National Symphony double bassist and Peabody Conservatory faculty member Ira Gold joins us on this week's episode. by Contrabass Conversations
37 min listen
27: Kathryn Nettleman Interview part 2: We wrap up our interview with Minnesota Orchestra double bassist Kathryn Nettleman on this week's episode. by Contrabass Conversations
31 min listen
13: Weldon Anderson Interview: Squonk Opera double bassist Weldon Anderson discusses his experiences creating his own show, which eventually landed on Broadway. by Contrabass Conversations
59 min listen
21: Eric Hochberg Interview: We chat with jazz bassist Eric Hochberg, an active member of the national and international jazz scene. Enjoy! by Contrabass Conversations
39 min listen

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1045: Stephanie Patterson on the value of community orchestras: Stephanie Patterson specializes in teaching adult learners and has been playing in community orchestras for decades. We talk about the joys and community benefits of participating in community orchestras, Stephanie's role in the Abington... by Contrabass Conversations
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1044: Robin Kesselman on Bow Speed Geography: is the author of , which elegantly explores concepts of bow speed geography in string playing, focusing on the importance of evenness in bow speed, control, and the application of bow speed. We dig into life for Robin in the eight years since... by Contrabass Conversations
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1043: Paul Thompson on the evolution of pdbass: is a bassist and educator in the Pittsburgh metro area. He also runs a successful YouTube Channel under the name . This interview discusses content creation challenges, audience management, social media usage, balancing creative goals with... by Contrabass Conversations
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1042: Carlos Pino and Dana Saba on Between the Bass: In this episode, we delve into a fascinating conversation with from Israel and from Colombia, the duo behind the bass duet . They share their unique approach to the double bass and electric bass, blending tradition with innovation in a way that... by Contrabass Conversations
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1041: Peter Doubrovsky and Brandino on 5 string double basses: and are both renowned musicians and fans of the 5-string double bass. Peter Doubrovsky, aside from his work with the Pasadena Symphony and POPS orchestra, is a highly sought-after recording musician. His illustrious career spans over twenty years,... by Contrabass Conversations
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1040: Alejandro Arenas on jazz gigging and teaching: 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 , and worked as a freelance bassist for numerous artists. He also... by Contrabass Conversations
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1039: Mark Dresser on Tines of Change: is a Grammy-nominated, internationally renowned bass player, improviser, composer, and interdisciplinary collaborator. At the core of his music is an artistic obsession and commitment to expanding the sonic, musical, and expressive possibilities of... by Contrabass Conversations
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1038: Gustavo Lorenzatti on tango bass and composition: Gustavo Lorenzatti is an Argentine double bass player, composer and long standing member of the Symphony Orchestra of Córdoba. He has a background in jazz, improvised and classical music, tango and Argentine folklore. He formally studied at the... by Contrabass Conversations
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1037: Anne Luna on bluegrass bass: recently launched a series on her called , which explore various aspects of double bass technique. Anne is an experienced performer and educator with an , and these videos are a great exploration into her approach to teaching the bass. We talk... by Contrabass Conversations
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1036: Matt Rybicki on learning jazz bass: has performed with renowned artists like Wynton Marsalis and played at esteemed venues from The Village Vanguard to international concert halls. He balances an active performance schedule with his roles as a faculty member at The Juilliard... by Contrabass Conversations
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1035: Dominik Wagner on his double bass journey: is one of the world’s leading double bassists and has built a remarkable career as a soloist and educator. He has begun hosting long-form interviews on his with bassists such as and . We cover Dominik’s latest projects, the inspiration for... by Contrabass Conversations
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1034: Adnata Ensemble on their bass quartet album: Bassists , , , and make up the , which has just released their debut album Oku. We dig into the story behind this bass quartet, coming together in the park in 2020, how these collaborations led to this album, and much more. , and be sure to ! ... by Contrabass Conversations
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1033: Sam Loeck on his audition path: has recently been appointed Principal Bass of Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra. Prior to this position, he served as Principal Bass of the Calgary Philharmonic. He was also a finalist and trialist for Principal Bass of the London Symphony... by Contrabass Conversations
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1032: Stephen Tramontozzi on Basso Novo: In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of s new solo double bass album, . Tramontozzi shares the three-fold mission behind the album: to uncover and bring to light underappreciated works for the double bass, to transcribe works from other... by Contrabass Conversations
18 min listen
Bonus: Szymon Marciniak on The Hertl Project by Contrabass Conversations
22 min listen
1031: Lauren Pierce on Basstudes: recently released , a series of 16 etudes organized around bowing, left hand technique, and right and left-hand coordination. We dig into the inspiration behind this project, her accompanying audio guides, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to... by Contrabass Conversations
30 min listen
1030: Sean Michael Casey on Progressive Orchestral Excerpts: has just released , which is a step-by-step method for teaching the fundamentals of good orchestral double bass playing. Sean is an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association, the American Federation of Musicians, and the International... by Contrabass Conversations
44 min listen
1029: Jordyn Davis on Compose the Way: , a multi-talented bassist, composer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Detroit, MI, is the first African-American woman to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Music Composition from Michigan State University. She also earned a Master's in... by Contrabass Conversations
49 min listen
1028: Jacob Warren on his Debussy Cello Sonata transcription: has just released his transcription of the , which was the main piece on his competition winning program at the 2023 International Society of Bassists Convention. This transcription is a notable new addition to the double bass repertoire and a... by Contrabass Conversations
38 min listen
1027: Mark Foley on his Double Bass Concerto: Dr. is is the Principal Double Bass for the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. He's also a key figure in Wichita's jazz scene, collaborating with local and national artists, and has performed as a concerto soloist. Mark also engages in rock gigs,... by Contrabass Conversations
36 min listen
1026: Only Girl in the Orchestra: In this episode, we delve into Only Girl in the Orchestra, a new documentary directed by Molly O’Brien about the life and career of trailblazer Orin O’Brien, the first female musician in the New York Philharmonic. Despite the spotlight her unique... by Contrabass Conversations
27 min listen
1025: Michael Bates on Lutoslawski: recently released an album titled . This album contains Michael’s arrangements and is based on arrangements of the composer Witold Lutoslawski, with music for clarinet, violin, bassoon, double bass, drums, plus string quartet. It’s a hybrid of... by Contrabass Conversations
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1024: Hein Van de Geyn on his jazz bass journey: is jazz double bassist, composer, teacher and band leader from the Netherlands. His groundbreaking has influenced a generation of bassists and is widely regarded as one of the leading pedagogical works for jazz double bass. We talk about... by Contrabass Conversations
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1023: Thoughts on 2023 and beyond: Jason selects on 2023 and plans for 2024 in this “solo rant.” to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: Overview theme music by 00:00 Introduction and Reflections on Solo Shows 01:35... by Contrabass Conversations
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1022: Steve Husted on San Francisco, Austin, and his new album: began his musical journey at the ripe old age of 6. From there he was always involved in everything musical from school band to private instruction to playing local parties for friends. At age 15, Steven moved from CT. to San Francisco, where he... by Contrabass Conversations
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1021: Sonia Ray on her creative double bass career: Sonia Ray is titular professor of double bass at the Federal University of Goiás (Brazil). She holds an undergraduate degree in Conducting and Composition from the State University of São Paulo and master's and Doctoral Degrees from the University... by Contrabass Conversations
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1020: Gregg Goodhart on practicing and improvement: has a passion for teaching others how to learn so they can surpass their perceived limitations. This passion led to an intense interest in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience and psychology as they relate to teaching. By putting these principles... by Contrabass Conversations
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1019: Cécile-Laure Kouassi on her EP Beaux Jours: bassist recently released an EP titled . This album features two arrangements by Cécile-Laure as well as two original works for double bass and piano. We talk about this project and much more in this engaging conversation. and v for her... by Contrabass Conversations
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1018: Drew Banzhaf on his audition path to the Malmö Symphony: Drew Banzhaf won the audition for Associate Principal Bass Malmö Symphony in 2023. He spent three years as a guest musician of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and has regularly appeared with renowned orchestras such as the Chicago Symphony... by Contrabass Conversations
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1017: Gregg August on balancing jazz, classical, and composition: is a New York double bassist who successfully balances careers in classical and jazz music, as well as composition. He is member of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (Associate), the American Composers Orchestra, Westchester Philharmonic and Orchestra of... by Contrabass Conversations
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