Jeff Bradetich’s new book (video)

University of North Texas and Cleveland Institute of Music bass professor Jeff Bradetich (also a former Contrabass Conversations guest) has just released a book titled Double Bass: The Ultimate Challenge . This book represents the culmination of all the concepts and...

Guy Tuneh performs at 2009 Bodenseefestival

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...

ISB 2009 short video

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...

Gary Karr plays Canonic Duo with Hector Tirado

I stumbled upon this cell phone video of Gary Karr (see his Contrabass Conversations videos here) while browsing around YouTube recently. He’s playing with deaf bassist Hector Tirado–check out Hector’s website for recordings as well as information...