Listen to the podcast from your cell phone

I just set up a very cool new service from Podlinez.com that allows you to listen to the latest Contrabass Conversations episode simply by dialing a phone number. All you’ve got to do is dial (360) 227-5632 (add +1 if you’re outside of the United States)...

Samir Basim and the Iraqi National Symphony

National Symphony Principal Bassist Robert Oppelt’s website is a really excellent and worthwhile read–if you haven’t checked it out, I heartily recommend it. Robert regularly updates it with advice, stories, interviews, and photos.Robert recently...

Jason featured on The Engaging Brand

I recently conducted an interview with Anna Farmery for The Engaging Brand. This episode, titled A Symphony of Leadership, was just released. You can click here to listen to the episode or visit Show #107 of The Engaging Brand to check it out.We talked about what...

Thanks to Bill Harrison for posting!

I’d like to thank Bill Harrison (playjazznow.com, Jazz Underneath) for posting here during my absence. Thanks, Bill! You can view more from Bill by clicking his contributors link in the sidebar, or check out some of his posts below:Bass Humor: 23rd PsalmPetty...

Exciting new developments for the fall

As I pack my bags and put the finishing touches on the next two week’s podcast episodes, I’d like to take a moment and let people know about several new projects we’re cooking up for the fall here on the blog and for the Contrabass Conversations...