Most bassists who don’t hold the principal chair in a major symphony orchestra can count on one had the times that they get to play a solo in orchestra. Double bass is an instrument that does not usually fall into the solo spotlight during your typical orchestra...
A link to this article was sent to me from bassist John Grillo. I’m not going to offer any commentary on this. The link is below:Cleveland Scene – February 14, 2007By Rebecca MeiserUnderneath its glossy exterior, the Cleveland Orchestra has a dark side....
The cats are now running things here.All they ask is that you don’t pick them up.
Lyric Opera of Chicago and Grant Park Symphony double bassist Andy Anderson has just been appointed as a member of the bass faculty of the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois. This is really exciting news both for Andy and...
I just added Chicago jazz and classical bassist Kells Nollenberger’s MySpace page to the Double Bass MySpace archive. Kells is an awesome jazz and classical double bassist, and he also has done a ton of electric playing as well. Check out his MySpace page...
