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Contrabass Conversations

Contrabass Conversations features interviews and performances from top leaders in the world of the double bass. Podcast host Jason Heath dives deep into what makes these world-class artists tick. With 2 million downloads and counting, Contrabass Conversations is the most popular podcast for double bassists. Join the community and experience life on the low end of the spectrum!

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675: Improv and Learning in Jazz

Contrabass Conversations ·

2020/03/09

Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topics of improvisation and learning in jazz: Adam Booker - Appalachian State University Alexis Cuadrado - NYC jazz bassist Ben Robertson - Melbourne jazz bassist Bernard O’Neill - European jazz bassist and composer Charley Sabatino - New York jazz bassist and educator Chuck Israels - jazz bass legend Christian McBride - jazz bass legend Carlos Henriquez - jazz bass legend Larry Grenadier - jazz bass legend Marlene Rosenberg -

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29:15

674: Developing Your Sound

Contrabass Conversations ·

2020/03/05

Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of developing your sound: Christine Hoock - German bassist and pedagogue Dan Styffe - Oslo Philharmonic David Allen Moore - LA Phil David Murray - Butler University Ethan Jodziewicz - newgrass artist James VanDemark - Eastman School of Music Mark Dresser - University of California San Diego Matthew McDonald - Berlin Philharmonic Pablo Aslan - tango bass specialist Thierry Barbe - Paris National Opera Volkan Orhon -

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37:52

673: What Makes a Teacher Great?

Contrabass Conversations ·

2020/03/02

Today’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of what makes a teacher great: George Amorim - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Caroline Emery - renowned UK bass teacher Bob Phillips - clinician and educator Paul Ellison - Rice University Guy Tuneh - soloist and chamber musician Lawrence Hurst - professor emeritus at Indiana University Ira Gold - National Symphony and Peabody Conservatory Johnny Hamil - Kansas City-based teacher Jory Herman - LA Phil Francois

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01:00:39

672: Stephen Newton on composition

Contrabass Conversations ·

2020/02/27

It was such a pleasure to spend time with composer and Melbourne Symphony bassist Stephen Newton during my trip to Australia in 2019. Stephen is an outstanding performer, and he has a compelling voice as a composer. A native of Sydney, Stephen joined the Melbourne Symphony in 2006, and he has performed internationally with the MSO and other ensembles. We talk about this recent solo bass suite, developing his voice as a composer, connecting wit the audience, and much more. Enjoy! Listen

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53:37

671: Eleonore Oppenheim on creating your own...

Contrabass Conversations ·

2020/02/24

I first learned about Eleonore Oppenheim from Contrabass Conversations team member Krista Kopper, and I knew that she’d prove to be an interesting podcast guest. Eleonore describes herself as a “genre surfing musical polyglot,” and she explores the bass and its role as a solo and chamber instrument in a variety of creative ways. Eleonore also recently wrapped up a long stint as the bassist for the Broadway revival of Oklahoma. We dig into her musical background, studying with Orin O’Brien and Don

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01:05:59

670: Stuart Riley on global musical adventures

Contrabass Conversations ·

2020/02/20

Stuart Riley has led a multifaceted and inspiring musical life as a bassist. Both in the United Kingdom, Stuart moved to Melbourne, Australia in 1999 and worked as a freelancer in all sorts of ensembles. He took a permanent position with Orchestra Victoria in 2017 as Principal Double Bass. Also, Stuart has a wide array of interests, and he has provided a wealth of information regarding orchestral auditions and musical development on his website. We got together in person during my trip to

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669: Ben Hanlon on the Melbourne jazz scene

Contrabass Conversations ·

2020/02/17

Melbourne bassist Ben Hanlon lives a vibrant musical life as a classical and jazz musician. In addition to his job as a member of the Melbourne Symphony bass section, Ben enjoys a thriving career performing in Melbourne’s many jazz venues. He often works with guitarist James Sherlock and has released an album featuring several of their duos. We got together in person during my trip to Australia and talked about growing up in Australia, heading to Los Angeles to study at the Colburn Conservatory

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35:27

668: Sebastiano Dessanay on cycling across Sardinia

Contrabass Conversations ·

2020/02/13

In October 2018, Sebastiano Dessanay embarked on a humongous adventure: cycling between all 377 towns of his native Sardinia in 377 days. This project, which he called 377, involved him putting his bass ukulele on his back, chronicling his travels via photo, text, and music on his blog. We talk about how he worked up the courage to make this tremendous journey, the logistical planning involved before he went on this trip, high and low points in the journey, what he’s planning to do with all of this

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01:01:55

667: Lila Horovitz on tango, Spain, and theater

Contrabass Conversations ·

2020/02/10

I’ve been following along with Lila Horovitz and her multidimensional career for well over a decade, and it was a real pleasure to finally have her as a guest on the podcast. Lila’s album Preludio del Primer Dia and her video Alone... All one was groundbreaking in highlighting the bass as a solo instrument, and the influence of her Argentinian upbringing is evident throughout her compositions. We talk about her new video series covering techniques used by tango bassists, what it was like playing

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50:57

666: Kees Boersma on Sydney Symphony principal bass life

Contrabass Conversations ·

2020/02/06

Kees Boersma has had a remarkable musical career. In addition to serving as Principal Bass of the Sydney Symphony since 1990, Kees teaches at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and is an active clinician and guest artist. I had the opportunity to catch up with Kees in person during my trip to Australia. He was one of the headliners for the Melbourne BassDay, and we met up in a charming Fitzroy coffeeshop to talk through what he played on his recital for this event, his varied career, favorite

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50:57

665: Cécile-Laure Kouassi on France, Norway, and...

Contrabass Conversations ·

2020/02/03

Cécile-Laure Kouassi has had quite a musical journey so far. Growing up in the French Alps, she moved to New York to study with Albert Laszlo at Juilliard. She went on to study with Tim Pitts at Rice University before taking her current position as Assistant Principal Bass of the Oslo Philharmonic. We talk about her upbringing, the decision to study in the United States, favorite memories of her studies with her former teachers, life in Norway, and much more. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass

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47:52

664: Yuriy Galkin on Russia, composition, and adventure

Contrabass Conversations ·

2020/01/30

Yuriy Galkin’s latest album ...For Its Beauty Alone has been turning heads since its release last year, getting warm accolades in All About Jazz, Jazz Weekly, and several other publications. On today’s episode, we chat with Yuriy about growing up in Russia, moving to the United Kingdom, and his eventual relocation to the New York City area in 2017. We also talk about composing, work flows, how Yuriy approaches orchestration, and much more. Check out Yuriy on Instagram, and check out his album

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663: Sasha Witteveen on building a bass career

Contrabass Conversations ·

2020/01/27

Sasha Witteveen caught my attention with her wonderful recent rendition of Paganini’s Moses Fantasy. At age 16, she has established herself as a rising star in the world of classical music. We talk about her background in music, discovering the bass, what it’s like balancing her studies with her musical aspirations, how groups like the LGT Young Soloists are creating opportunities for young musicians, and much more. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and

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662: Steve Reeves on principal bass roles

Contrabass Conversations ·

2020/01/24

After 30 years as Principal Bass of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Steve Reeves decided to retire and move on to other projects. This happened to coincide with my trip to Australia for Rob Nairn’s Melbourne Bass Day, and I had the chance to meet up with Steve over coffee and chat about his career, why he decided to retire, and what he has learned serving as a principal player for three decades. Steve is a great person and a wonderful musician, and we had a lot of fun in this wide-ranging

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661: Kirsty McCahon on a life in music

Contrabass Conversations ·

2020/01/20

It was such a pleasure to meet and spend time with Kirsty McCahon during my trip to Australia in late 2019. Kirsty has worn many hats as a musician over the years, from holding the position of Principal Bass with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra for 20 years to her current roles as Principal Bass with Pinchgut, Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra, Bach Akademie Australia. We also chat about the surprising health scare that Kirsty had in 2011 and how she navigated through it. Kirsty is

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01:09:08

660: Maxime Bibeau on Gasparo de Salo basses

Contrabass Conversations ·

2020/01/16

I had a wonderful time meeting and spending time with Australian Chamber Orchestra principal bassist Maxime Bibeau during my trip to Australia in late 2019. Max has had a fascinating career path, and he plays with a power and subtlety that is truly remarkable. We talk about his path from Quebec to Australia, what it’s like playing on a 1585 Gasparo Da Salo bass, the unique experience of playing in a group like the ACO, and much more. A big thanks to all the people who recommended that Max and I

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01:25:20

659: Ben Robertson on jazz bass in Australia

Contrabass Conversations ·

2020/01/13

It was such a pleasure to chat with renowned Australian jazz bassist Ben Robertson in person during my trip to Australia in late 2019! Ben is an outstanding musician with a remarkable career path and musical background, and we had a fascinating conversation into all kinds of subjects revolving around bass, learning, developing listening skills, the subtleties of working on improvisation, and much more. Learn more about Ben on his website, and a huge shout-out to Rob Nairn for connecting us! Listen

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658: Jack Unzicker and Martha Walvoord new duo album

Contrabass Conversations ·

2020/01/09

Jack Unzicker and Martha Walvoord have recently released an album of duos for violin and bass. Titled The Diaries of Adam and Eve, it features new works for violin and bass by composers Michael Daugherty, Dan Cavanagh, Andrea Clearfield, Tom Knific, and George Chave. Check out this new album through the following links: Albany Records Spotify Apple Music Amazon Prime Music iTunes Amazon Michael Daugherty Dan Cavanagh Andrea Clearfield Tom Knific George Chave YouTube Also, be sure to

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657: Diego Zecharies on launching new projects

Contrabass Conversations ·

2020/01/06

Diego Zecharies is one of the most inspiring musicians I know. In addition to serving as principal bass of the Galicia Symphony, director of the Contrabajo de Montevideo festival, and director for the Orquesta Juvenil Sodre, he is in the process of releasing his latest album featuring a new concerto by Simón García, Diego’s arrangement for bass and strings of Le grand Tango by Astor Piazzolla, and 3 Tangos for string orchestra from Andrés Martín. We talk about the inspiration for this new project,

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656: Collegia Houston with Grace Lewis

Contrabass Conversations ·

2020/01/02

Grace Lewis is starting an exciting new project in Houston called Collegia: Houston. Grace and Jason talk about the idea for the project, its goals, challenges and rewards of launching a nonprofit, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to follow along with Collegia: Houston on Facebook and Instagram! Also, check out Grace’s past podcast appearances from 2018 and 2019. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario

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