The 2009 International Society of Bassists convention will be held June 8-13 at Penn State. These biannual conventions are an absolute blast, with bassists from all across the globe gathering together to hear great performances, check out new gear, observe and...
We’re getting some good comments about the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra strike situation, including the expected snarky jabs from likely WCO board members and/or staff and some surprisingly unsympathetic comments from patrons. Check this one out, for instance,...
Chicago Symphony bassist, DePaul University bass instructor, and Contrabass Conversations guest Rob Kassinger plays an awesome bowed jazz solo at Symphony Center in Chicago with the Bobby Lewis Jazz Quintet: Rob has an extensive jazz background–learn more about...
The following is a short excerpt from the E-Bass Line Newsletter from the International Society of Bassists. Receiving this newsletter each month is one of the many benefits for ISB members, including special rates on instrument insurance, the excellent journal Bass...
Doublebassblog.org contributor Peter Tambroni has written an excellent double bass method book titled An Introduction to String Playing, and he has been a guest on Contrabass Conversations as well. In addition to a career as an active double bass performer and...
