I’ve been checking in with the Green Arts Network, the latest project from double bassist Barry Green (former Contrabass Conversations guest). This site is growing larger every week and is definitely on my list of frequently visited bookmarked sites. Check it...
Here’s a lighthearted video that I’m belatedly blogging from double bassist Todd Matthews. He’s playing around with a looping pedal and dressed in an awesome Santa outfit. Enjoy! Holiday Loopin from Todd Matthews on Vimeo.
I hope that folks enjoyed our interview with Barry Green this past weekend for Contrabass Conversations. Be sure to check it out if you haven’t had a chance yet–it’s a great profile of one of the most influential bassist of the past few decades. In...
I’d love to have seen the practice sessions that went into developing this incredible act. Sent to me from longtime friend of the blog Bill Harrison: Note Bene Show Production “?????????”
It seems that François has embraced the world of online video recently. You’ve got to love this video (caught from every angle) of him destroying a cheap bass. I’m hazy on the details of this story from his past, but I seem to remember that this is what...