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Archive for June, 2009

Young bassists in action at ISB 2009

Yazan: Jason | 24 June 2009 | 1 Comment
Categories: bass, ISB, photography

Nancy Louie, a parent of one of the bassists participating in the Young Bassists program at the International Society of Bassists 2009 Convention, has published a gallery of photos featuring these young players in action. Check them out, and check out my retrospective on the 2009 ISB Con for more info on what was happening [...]

Guy Tuneh performs at 2009 Bodenseefestival

Yazan: Jason | 23 June 2009 | 39 Comments
Categories: bass, bass videos

This video features double bassist Guy Tuneh (former Contrabass Conversations guest) performing the Kirchensonate in Eb Major by Mozart for the 2009 Bodenseefestival. This recoding features Rainer Kussmaul and Aysen Ulucan (violins), Guy Tuneh (bass), and Christian Hommel (organ). Guy is a marvelous double bassist, captivating in both solo and chamber performances, and it is [...]

ISB 2009 short video

Yazan: Jason | 22 June 2009 | No Comments
Categories: bass, bass videos

Here are some video clips I shot at the International Society of Bassists 2009 Convention, along with some photos snapped by bassist Matt Heller (and me as well at the end). Matt did some absolutely outstanding coverage of the ISB Convention at a blog he created for the event. I ended up publishing all of [...]

CBC 122: Music School Choices

Yazan: Jason | 20 June 2009 | No Comments
Categories: bass, Contrabass Conversations, education

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The number of considerations a prospective music school student faces these days can be quite staggering–in this week’s episode, I try to give listeners a summary of the most important considerations in the quest for the ideal music school. Enjoy!

Klaus Stoll on Contrabass Conversations 6/27/09

Yazan: Jason | 19 June 2009 | 3 Comments
Categories: bass, podcasting

I had just returned from the 2009 International Society of Bassists Convention when I got a message from double bassist Jonathan Stefaniak, a former Civic Orchestra of Chicago bassist who is now playing in an orchestra in Japan. Jonathan had just listened to our CBC Ed Barker interview (guest hosted by John Grillo) and decided [...]