Here are some double bass homepages that I find interesting:Dave HollandGary KarrScott LaFaro Tribute SitePatrick Neher – this is his faculty page from the University of Arizona, but I think that the layout and information presented is really excellent. I wish...
Elgin Symphony OrchestraStephen Squires, conductorCarrie Koffman, saxophonemusic of John WilliamsFri 4/21, 8 PMPrairie Center for the Arts201 Schaumburg Ct.Schaumburg, ILSat 4/22, 8 PM, and Sun 4/23, 3:30 PMHemmens Theater150 DexterElgin, IL(847)888-4000Saint Paul...
I will be playing a recital in June on Gary Karr’s former bass, commonly refered to as the “1611 Amati” bass. Gary Karr donated this instrument to the International Society of Bassists last year. This bass was previously owned by Serge Koussevitzky....
This article is not strictly about classical music, but it is still interesting. Chicago Sun-Times critics reveal their first major concert and why it was memorable.It feels like the first time–memorable first concerts
Here I am in sunny Rockford with the great Phillip W. Serna. Phillip is an excellent bass player and a great guy. He runs a double bass studio in the Naperville, IL area and plays a lot of early music on violone and viola da gamba as well as more traditional...
