Hans Sturm and Jackie Allen have recently released Rose Fingered Dawn, an album of original compositions written by Hans.  Today's episode is a conversation with Hans about this new album along with excerpts of several selections. About The Album: Rose Fingered Dawn Ten tunes written for Jackie by Hans Sturm, performed by her working band and a three-horn section. John Moulder, guitars Tom Larson, keys Hans Sturm, bass Dane Richeson drums with Victor Garcia, trumpet Geoff Bradfield, sax Andy Baker, trombone Links to Check Out: Hans' website Jackie's website Hans' past Contrabass Conversations interview Rose Fingered Dawn on Amazon Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: Robertson & Sons Violins For more than four decades, Robertson & Sons has specialized in providing the highest quality stringed instruments and bows to collectors, professional musicians, music educators, and students of all ages. Their modern facility is equipped with three instrument showrooms as well as a beautiful Recital Hall available to our clients to in their search for the perfect instrument and/or bow. D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Helicore strings, which are are designed, engineered, and crafted at the D’Addario string factory in New York and come in orchestral, hybrid, pizzicato, and solo string sets. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!