Bonus: Szymon Marciniak on The Hertl Project

FromContrabass Conversations

Start listening View podcast show

Bonus: Szymon Marciniak on The Hertl Project

FromContrabass Conversations

ratings:

Length:

22 minutes

Released:

Mar 13, 2024

Format:

Podcast episode

Released:

Mar 13, 2024

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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!

Skip carousel

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
22: François Rabbath Interview part 2: Immensely influential double bassist François Rabbath is featured on this week's episode along with music from Leon Bosch. by Contrabass Conversations
41 min listen
John Grillo Recital Showcase: Double bassist John Grillo performs live in recital - Pittsburgh, PA - 2006 by Contrabass Conversations
66 min listen
3: Freelance Tips and Great Tracks: Freelance advice and great tracks from CBC by Contrabass Conversations
29 min listen
6: John Grillo Interview by Contrabass Conversations
37 min listen
2: Audition news and more: Audition news, more introductory podcast info. by Contrabass Conversations
28 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
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
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
5: Phillip Serna Interview: Valparaiso University double bass faculty member is our second featured guest on the show! by Contrabass Conversations
28 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
36: Bjorn Berkhout Interview part 2: Composer Bjorn Berkhout has composed for double bass several times in the past and is an interesting and thoughtful musical thinker. by Contrabass Conversations
16 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
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
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
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
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
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
1: Welcome to the Show!: life on the low end of the spectrum with Jason Heath by Contrabass Conversations
11 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
Music Episode: Phillip Serna recital: Phillip Serna plays music of Brahms, Misek, Hertl, and Rachmaninoff by Contrabass Conversations
77 min listen
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
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
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
25: Rob Kassinger Interview: Chicago Symphony double bassist and DePaul University faculty member Rob Kassinger is featured on this week's episode. 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
66: Owen Lee Interview part 2: We’re continuing our chat with Cincinnati Symphony principal bassist Owen Lee on this week's episode. by Contrabass Conversations
46 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
50: Justin Locke Interview: Double bassist Justin Locke shares stories, family concerts, and advice for performers on this week's show by Contrabass Conversations
31 min listen
20: Lawrence Hurst Interview: Indiana University double bass professor is our featured guest on this episode. by Contrabass Conversations
40 min listen

More Episodes from Contrabass Conversations

Skip carousel

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
43 min listen
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
37 min listen
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
55 min listen
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
62 min listen
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
58 min listen
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
40 min listen
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
62 min listen
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
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
44 min listen
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
55 min listen
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
19 min listen
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
65 min listen
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
43 min listen
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
51 min listen
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
20 min listen
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
72 min listen
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
68 min listen
1016: Kostas Patsiotis on Greece and October: Greek bassist recently released his solo debut album , which was recorded in a single day at Antart Studios in Athens and features Yiannis Papadopoulos on piano, Michael Tsiftis on guitar and Dimitris... by Contrabass Conversations
46 min listen
1015: Jesse Dietschi on balancing jazz and classical playing: recently released , his debut album with fellow Toronto musicians Ethan Ardelli (drums) and Ewen Farncombe (piano). This album has been getting considerable acclaim and will be featured in the Debut Album Reviews section of the December 2023... by Contrabass Conversations
62 min listen
1014: Joseph Whitt on a career as a military bassist: Technical Sergeant is the bassist for the in Tokyo, Japan. Prior to joining the Band of the Pacific, he was stationed at the United States Air Force Band of Flight, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and at the United States Air Forces in Europe... by Contrabass Conversations
59 min listen
1013: Marty Isenberg on "The Way I Feel Inside" - Inspired by the films of Wes Anderson: recently released his debut album , and it has been getting . In this interview, we chat with Marty about his life in music, his career as a jazz bassist, the inspiration for this album, and much more. We also bring up a . Check out... by Contrabass Conversations
54 min listen
1012: Phoebe Russell on Smash Your Audition: is Principal Bass for the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. She recently released a . We digging into this course, and in this podcast we cover Phoebe’s tips for preparing orchestral excerpts, what it was like to put all of her... by Contrabass Conversations
50 min listen
1011: Bobby Scharmann on winning an orchestra audition: is with the Omaha Symphony Orchestra and has been his and what he has learned through the 24 professional orchestra auditions he took. We last , and it was great to catch up with him and dig into his preparation process and what it was like... by Contrabass Conversations
63 min listen
1010: Lorraine Chai on music theory for young double bassists: is the author of , a set of music theory books for double bass and the other string instruments. We talk about these cool books, of are available through Amazon. Enjoy! to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect... by Contrabass Conversations
38 min listen

Related podcast episodes

Skip carousel

Ep. 50 | How the SAPES of the Congo and Other Diaspora Subcultures Reinvented Dandyism: Dandyism or the dandy style is defined as a man who pays great attention to fashion and overall appearance. The modern practice of this style first appeared in the 1970s in London and Paris. However, Black communities around the world, like the... by Black Fashion History
18 min listen
#258 National Association of Workforce Boards - Ronald Painter: Today we bring you an unusual show -- Ernesto hosts Through the Noise alone while Blake is away. Our guest is Ronald Painter, CEO of the National Association of Workforce Boards. Representing nearly 550 Workforce Development Boards and their more than... by Through the Noise
51 min listen
#783 - Childhood Memories with Steve Avillo: Steve Avillo, a childhood friend of Joey's, and Joey have a Zoom call to trade childhood stories. Steve gives his point of view of some of Joey's craziest stories and even reminds Joey of some stories that he forgot. Joey's going to be doing this type by The Check In
77 min listen
Ep 32: My First Lifestyle Party PART 1 by Midlife Craving
67 min listen
#760 - Gabriel Iglesias: Gabriel Iglesias, a stand up comedian with multiple Netflix and Comedy Central specials, actor seen in "Magic Mike" and on his own Netflix show, "Mr. Iglesias," joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt live in studio. by The Check In
105 min listen
#775 - Dean Delray: Dean Delray, comedian, actor, and the host of the "Let There Be Talk" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt via Zoom. by The Check In
54 min listen
#756 - Kate Quigley: Kate Quigley, a stand up comedian, actress seen on MTV and Playboy TV, and host of the "#DateFails" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio. by The Check In
91 min listen
Sea of Thieves Griefing Woes with Kahlief Adams - What's Good Games Podcast (Ep. 45) by What's Good Games: A Video Game Podcast
1 min listen
Sea of Thieves Griefing Woes with Kahlief Adams - What's Good Games Podcast (Ep. 45) by What's Good Games: A Video Game Podcast
1 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

Bonus: Szymon Marciniak on The Hertl Project

Bonus: Szymon Marciniak on The Hertl Project

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from Contrabass Conversations

Related podcast episodes