I’m a massive podcast junkie (not surprisingly, considering that I produce my own podcast), listening to shows covering a wide range of topics, usually for several hours each day. I think that this new method of content distribution is so cool, and it always...
I’m really excited to get a chance to feature double bassist Anthony Stoops on the Contrabass Conversations podcast this weekend. Anthony is professor of double bass and chair of the strings department at the University on Oklahoma, and he also...
Though it chagrins me to admit it, I’ve recommended friends and colleagues for musical activities that are simply impossible. Whether passing a wretched gig to an unsuspecting bassist hungry for work or giving out a colleague’s name to a bass student who...
On February 25th, the Composer’s Datebook featured history on the Koussevitzky Concerto as well as works by Edgar Meyer. Recordings include: Serge Koussevitsky (1874-1951): Doublebass ConcertoGary Karr, double bass; Berlin Radio Symphony; Uros Lajovic, cond....
Bass blog reader Boris Salgado wrote in to spread the word about an upcoming recital at Stony Brook with double bass soloist (and Contrabass Conversations guest) François Rabbath. Check it out if you’re in the area! François Rabbath, double bass with Sylvain...
