Here’s a clip of the outstanding DaXun Zhang performing a song called Galloping Horses with Yang Wei. You can learn more about DaXun Zhang at www.daxunzhang.com, or listen to him perform on Contrabass Conversations #20. Related Posts: DaXun performs The...
Here’s the second part of the magnificent new video series with Rufus Reid and Tom Hill. This new site from Tyrone Bishop is a really great new destination for jazz double bassists, with forums, videos, and much more to come. Check out our Contrabass...
Calgary Philharmonic bassist Matt Heller just put out a great follow-up post on the topic of practice sessions and overpracticing. Comparing practicing music to grilling steaks, Matt writes: The music needs to be prepared just well enough – medium rare,...
my double bass, originally uploaded by sixcolora. In the summer, I usually carry around a couple of towels to mop up sweat and keep the varnish from getting sticky. Playing the Spoleto Festival in Charleston, South Carolina in 90 degree weather and hauling a heavy...
I never thought that my post about the satisfaction of section playing would stir up so much controversy! The comments continue to come in, with some pretty differing opinions on the subject. It makes me wonder how one’s perspective on this subject is...
