Saxophonist and educator Nick Mainella is the host of the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast.  Each podcast focuses on a particular aspect of jazz and includes a downloadable PDF. Recent episodes include: The Genius of Phil Woods Rhythmic Variation in Vocabulary Four Note Pentatonic Patterns Harmonic Minor It was great to chat with Nick about what he's doing in the podcast world--check it out! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: A440 Violin Shop - An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. Bass Violin Shop -  Offers the Southeast's largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Check out what people are saying about the Bass Violin Shop on Facebook. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!