I’ve been a fan of Marcos Machado and his sophisticated approach to double bass technique ever since interviewing him for my podcast several years ago. Spotify | Pandora Marcos’ book Tao of Bass blew me away when I first discovered it. It weaves together several...
Congratulations to Queensland Symphony Orchestra Principal Bassist Phoebe Russell for her Bottesini Concerto performance with orchestra. Check out this video of her practicing the cadenza, and listen below to our conversation with her from earlier this year. Apple...
This excerpt comes from an interview with Brian Bromberg for Contrabass Conversations. Enjoy, and you can check out the complete interview here. Brian: In the process of my career, I grew into a producer, and I’ve been producing for many many many years. Producers...
An Evening with Lauren Pierce at Upton Bass Join Lauren at the Upton Bass Barn for an evening of double bass virtuosity! Tickets include a wine reception and discussion with this revelatory performer and instructor. Seating is limited. A Halloween Story with Jory...
Katie Thiroux celebrates Ray Brown’s birthday in this jam with four talented bassists from São Paulo. Congrats to Katie on spreading bass love internationally, and check out her excellent course From Beginner to Bandstand if you haven’t yet. In-Depth...
