New book on Paul Chambers

A new title about one of the great jazz bassists has recently launched, and it’s getting some good press. Check it out: http://mikkonurmi.wordpress.com/

Musicians at Work Forum – Booking Your Band

I was a panelist for one of these events a couple years ago (audio of the event in which I participated available here): Booking your Band May 9, 2011 Forum will start at 6PM and will take place in the Washington room on the 5th floor of the Chicago Cultural Center...

Philadelphia Orchestra’s board votes to file for bankruptcy

Oh dear… The Fabulous Philadelphians, the “solid gold Cadillac of orchestras,” the internationally revered ensemble built by Stokowski and Ormandy, says it is headed for bankruptcy. The board of the 111-year-old Philadelphia Orchestra voted Saturday...

renting basses in Lima, Peru

I need to rent two basses in Lima, Peru in early June. Anybody have and leads? If so, email jasonheath -at- doublebassblog.org.