Musical Innovators: Edition No. 7

Here’s the latest installment in my Musical Innovators series!  If you have an idea for someone that I should feature in this series, send me an email at doublebassblog@mac.com. Innovator No. 1 – Eric “Mixerman” Sarafin A few years ago, I got deeply into writing...
I Found a Dead Body

I Found a Dead Body

My wife and I were taking a stroll through Golden Gate Park one sunny morning, forking back and forth on the running paths that line the hilly landscape.  As we ascended a hill by Fushsia Dell, we noticed a man laying under a grove of trees.  He was dressed...

Jane Little dies after 71 years of Atlanta Symphony membership

This story has been reported widely already, but 87-year-old Atlanta Symphony bassist Jane Little passed away this month after performing with the Atlanta Symphony for more than 71 years.  She collapsed during the encore of a concert. The 4’ 11” bassist was recognized...

Musical Innovators: Edition No. 6

Here’s the latest installment in my Musical Innovators series!  If you have an idea for someone that I should feature in this series, send me an email at doublebassblog@mac.com. Innovator No. 1 – Brandon Pearce Music Teacher’s Helper founder I discovered Brandon...