We had the opportunity to interview the Chicago Bass Ensemble for Contrabass Conversations back in 2007, which was a real blast. I’ve worked with Michael, Doug, Jacque, and John in various capacities over the years, and they’re some of the funniest guys...
This is a guest post by double bassist Jean-Yves Bénichou. A few months ago, the Internet allowed me to reconnect after 30 years with my old friend and classmate, Joe Russo. We both studied with Homer Mensch at Yale University in 1975, unaware of future that lay ahead...
Bassist, educator, and former Contrabass Conversations guest Peter Tambroni continues to put out informative and engaging posts on his blog MostlyBass.com. Pete is also a contributor for doublebassblog.org, and he and I work together frequently here in metro Chicago....
We’ve had the great fortune to feature several bassists from the Chicago Symphony over the years on Contrabass Conversations. When they aren’t using the worst stools ever made (actually, the don’t use these anymore!), they’re busy being members...
François Couperin (1668-1733) – Excerpts from Mass for the Convents (1690) (arr. Wilkinson/ Serna) First Couplet on the “Sanctus” – Plein jeu Second Couplet – Rècit de Cornet Elevation – Tierce en Taille (arr. Wilkinson/ Serna) From a Lenten Organ Recital with...
