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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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    Latest Episodes:
    394: New Album from Nick Villalobos and Simply Three Sep 13, 2017
    Show notes

    On September 22, Simply Three is releasing Undefined, their first album of all-original music. You can pre-order it here.

    Jason chats with bassist Nick Villalobos about this new release and what the band was going for with this album. Nick is a past podcast guest.

    Links to Check Out:
    • Simply Three's website
    • Simply Three on YouTube
    • Maverick (their first original song)
    • Simply Three on Instagram
    • Fall Tour Trailer
    393: Level Up Your Music Career With Jennifer Rosenfeld Sep 12, 2017
    Show notes

    Jennifer Rosenfeld is a leader in the world of music entrepreneurship and has been helping musicians "level up" their career since 2009.

    We go "inside baseball" on the whole podcasting thing. I'll bet that there are a few people listening to this podcast that actually listen to all of the shows we reference!

    Obviously, I'm a bass player, and I'm deep inside that world: teaching performing, going to concerts and events, and interviewing people.

    The truth, however, is that I've also entered this whole other world of podcasting, and I've developed all these fascinating relationships with people across various disciplines—from Scott Devine to Andrew Hitz.

    Links to Check out:
    • iCadenza
    • Coro by iCadenza
    • Reclaiming My Identity As a Musician by Jennifer Rosenfeld
    • Awakening your Business Brain by Jennifer Rosenfeld
    • Break into the Scene by Seth Hanes
    392: Jeff Denson on jazz education, finishing projects, and motivation Sep 11, 2017
    Show notes

    What does a jazz education in the 21st century look like? And what should it look like?

    Why would a working bassist decide to drop it all and go to school?

    How does focusing deeply on contemporary music outside of jazz change the way you approach the instrument?

    We answer these questions and much more on this episode featuring Jeff Denson.

    Jeff is a professor at the California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley, California. He's also an active performer and has worked for many years with saxophonist Lee Konitz.

    He's got a wealth of other projects, including a recent album with the San Francisco String Trio titled May I Introduce To You.

    Here's the flow for the episode:
    • Part 1 - the CJC and redefining jazz education
    • Part 2 - the cauldron of influences in Jeff's life
    • Part 3 - why school?

    Check out more jazz-related episodes here.

    Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by:

    The Upton Bass String Instrument Company. Upton's Concord model is the first truly authentic New England double bass that they've made. Beautiful sloping shoulders (the same upper bouts as their Gary Karr Upton Double Bass), Busetto corners, Prescott ff-holes, flat maple back and sides (many grades available) with deep ribs (lined outside) and a deluxe spruce top combined with a finely detailed scroll, button and hand-cut tuners that pay homage to Prescott while keeping with their own highly-revered and uniquely New England tradition of instrument building.

    A440 Violin Shop - An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools.

    Bass Violin Shop - Offers the Southeast's largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome!

    Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

    391: Gary Peacock on Zen, self, and the muse Sep 08, 2017
    Show notes

    When you're playing, do you think about what you want to say, or what the music wants of you?

    Do you remember the process you went through learning how to speak?

    What happens when you lose half your fingers the day of a big concert?

    We answer these questions and much more on this episode featuring Gary Peacock.

    Gary Peacock has spent the past 60+ years collaborating with artists like Keith Jarrett, Jack DeJohnette, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, and Tony Williams.

    He just released his latest trio album Tangents. This is the second trio release with Marc Copland and Joey Baron and draws on years of shared playing in diverse contexts.

    Thank you to all the listeners that wrote in with questions for Gary!

    Here's the flow for the episode:
    • Part 1- Zen and Self
    • Part 2 - The Moment
    • Part 3 - Tangents

    Check out more jazz-related episodes here.

    Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by:

    The Upton Bass String Instrument Company. Upton's Concord model is the first truly authentic New England double bass that they've made. Beautiful sloping shoulders (the same upper bouts as their Gary Karr Upton Double Bass), Busetto corners, Prescott ff-holes, flat maple back and sides (many grades available) with deep ribs (lined outside) and a deluxe spruce top combined with a finely detailed scroll, button and hand-cut tuners that pay homage to Prescott while keeping with their own highly-revered and uniquely New England tradition of instrument building.

    Bass Violin Shop - Offers the Southeast's largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome!

    Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

    390: Susan Cahill on technique, eye movement, and composition Sep 04, 2017
    Show notes

    What's it like working with four of the most famous bass teachers all at the same school?

    How does eye movement affects learning and performing?

    Why is mastering the bow so crucial for a bass player's development?

    We answer these questions and much more on this episode featuring Susan Cahill.

    Susan is a Chicago native and a graduate of Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music where she studied with Bruce Bransby and Lawrence Hurst as well as Stuart Sankey and Murray Grodner.

    She has been a member of the Colorado Symphony since 1997 and teaches at the University of Denver.

    Here's the flow for the episode:
    • Part 1 - Sweet Home Chicago
    • Part 2 - working with teaching titans: the approaches of Stuart Sankey, Murray Grodner, Lawrence Hurst, and Bruce Bransby
    • Part 3 - best ways to build your chops
    Links to check out:
    • Susan's website
    • her Colorado Symphony page
    • her University of Denver faculty page
    • Vaughan Williams Piano Quintet in c - Festival Mozaic
    • Sue playing Failing
    • Cahill - Blue Light John Novacek / Susan Cahill
    Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by:

    The Upton Bass String Instrument Company. Upton's Concord model is the first truly authentic New England double bass that they've made. Beautiful sloping shoulders (the same upper bouts as their Gary Karr Upton Double Bass), Busetto corners, Prescott ff-holes, flat maple back and sides (many grades available) with deep ribs (lined outside) and a deluxe spruce top combined with a finely detailed scroll, button and hand-cut tuners that pay homage to Prescott while keeping with their own highly-revered and uniquely New England tradition of instrument building.

    A440 Violin Shop - An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools.

    Bass Violin Shop - Offers the Southeast's largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome!

    Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

    389: Benedict Puglisi's luthier journey Aug 31, 2017
    Show notes

    How is it that Larry Grenadier, Christian McBride, and Esperanza Spalding all play basses from the same luthier?

    What's the difference, really, between a round back and flat back bass?

    How the heck to you go from local luthier to international fame?

    We answer these questions and much more on this episode featuring Benedict Puglisi.

    Benedict is a luthier from the Melbourne, Australia area with a reputation that is spreading across the globe.

    I was in the audience for Christian McBride's concert at the 2017 International Society of Bassists Convention, which was played on one of Benedict's basses. This bass has a "sister" which is owned by Larry Grenadier. The only difference? One is a carved, round back and the other is a flat back.

    Well, this was an experiment by Benedict to try to solve the age-old debate on tonal and response differences between those two kinds of backs.

    We dig into that, his journey to where he is now, and much more.

    Here's the flow for the episode:
    • Part 1 - how Christian McBride and Larry Grenadier came to own Benedict's basses
    • Part 2 - attempting to end the flat back / round back debate
    • Part 3 - from local luthier to internationally known bass maker - Benedict's story
    Links to check out:
    • Atelier Puglisi (Benedict's shop)
    • Benedict's website

    Check out more luthier conversations and gear-related episodes at contrabassconversations.com/luthiers

    Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by:

    The Upton Bass String Instrument Company. Upton's Concord model is the first truly authentic New England double bass that they've made. Beautiful sloping shoulders (the same upper bouts as their Gary Karr Upton Double Bass), Busetto corners, Prescott ff-holes, flat maple back and sides (many grades available) with deep ribs (lined outside) and a deluxe spruce top combined with a finely detailed scroll, button and hand-cut tuners that pay homage to Prescott while keeping with their own highly-revered and uniquely New England tradition of instrument building.

    Bass Violin Shop - Offers the Southeast's largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome!

    Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!
    388: Caroline Emery on Bow Works, pacing, and motivation Aug 28, 2017
    Show notes

    How do you get a student excited to play the bass?

    What does it mean to go slow now so that you can go twice as fast later?

    Why is learning like a spiral?

    We answer these questions and much more on this episode featuring Caroline Emery.

    Caroline is a Professor at the Royal College of Music and Yehudi Menuhin School. She's the author of Bass is Best!, which I've had in my library for decades. And she just came out with a new book called Bow Works.

    Here's the flow for the episode:
    • Part 1 - Bass is Best and Bow Works
    • Part 2 - go slow now to go twice as fast later
    • Part 3 - how to hook students from the beginning
    Links to check out:
    • Bass Is Best! by Caroline Emery
    • Bow Works by Caroline Emery
    • Bass Club
    • Will Duerden and Ketan Curtis performing for 30th Anniversary Bass Club Concert
    • International Society of Bassists: A Historical Look
    • Mind Mapping Tutorial
    Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by:

    The Upton Bass String Instrument Company. Upton's Concord model is the first truly authentic New England double bass that they've made. Beautiful sloping shoulders (the same upper bouts as their Gary Karr Upton Double Bass), Busetto corners, Prescott ff-holes, flat maple back and sides (many grades available) with deep ribs (lined outside) and a deluxe spruce top combined with a finely detailed scroll, button and hand-cut tuners that pay homage to Prescott while keeping with their own highly-revered and uniquely New England tradition of instrument building.

    A440 Violin Shop - An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools.

    Bass Violin Shop - Offers the Southeast's largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome!

    Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!
    387: Lucia Turino's best gig disaster stories Aug 24, 2017
    Show notes

    I'm so thankful that Eric at Upton Bass connected me with Lucia Turino!

    Lucia is the bassist for The Devil Makes Three and has the best crazy gig stories. She's been rained out, nearly blown over, had beer bottles hit her bass... and that's just for starters!

    I'm a big fan of crazy gig stories, and I was stoked to hear about what it's like traveling the world and playing country/punk/folk music while trying to avoid getting whacked in the mouth by a microphone or trampled by a mosh pit!

    Our chat goes like this:
    • Part 1 - the pros and cons of big music festivals
    • Part 2 - the origins of the band - life in Santa Cruz
    • Part 3 - life on the road with a bass and crazy gig stories

    Enjoy!

    Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by:

    The Upton Bass String Instrument Company. Upton's Bostonian was conceived at the 2009 International Society of Double Bassists convention at State College, Pennsylvania, while world-renowned jazz bassist and Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas, Lynn Seaton and Upton Bass String Instrument Co. President and Founder, Gary Upton Birkhamshaw were playing and discussing the various instruments Upton Bass had created for the convention. They started with a blank sheet of paper, and together began jotting down Lynn's preferences and suggestion with each model. The result was a rough outline of what would become the UB Bostonian Concert Double Bass.

    Bass Violin Shop - Offers the Southeast's largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Check out what people are saying about the Bass Violin Shop on Facebook.

    Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

    386: Larry Grenadier on sound, technique, and fluidity Aug 21, 2017
    Show notes

    Being able to sit down with outstanding artists and thinkers like Larry Grenadier is one of the true pleasures of doing this podcast.

    Larry is a longtime member of the Brad Mehldau Trio and Pat Metheny's group, and has recorded with Paul Motian, Charles Lloyd, Enrico Rava, Danilo Perez, Chris Potter, Joshua Redman, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and many others.

    I had the chance to check out Larry's mesmerizing headlining concert at the 2017 International Society of Bassists Convention, and I'm so thankful that we were able to catch up for this podcast! Check out Larry on Facebook as well as his own trio Fly, and look for his solo bass album in the near future.

    Here's the flow for this episode:
    • Part 1 - Bay Area Years
    • Part 2 - Technique
    • Part 3 - Gear and Advice

    Check out more jazz artists on the podcast at contrabassconversations.com/jazz.

    Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by:

    The Upton Bass String Instrument Company. Upton's Bostonian was conceived at the 2009 International Society of Double Bassists convention at State College, Pennsylvania, while world-renowned jazz bassist and Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas, Lynn Seaton and Upton Bass String Instrument Co. President and Founder, Gary Upton Birkhamshaw were playing and discussing the various instruments Upton Bass had created for the convention. They started with a blank sheet of paper, and together began jotting down Lynn's preferences and suggestion with each model. The result was a rough outline of what would become the UB Bostonian Concert Double Bass.

    A440 Violin Shop - An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools.

    Bass Violin Shop - Offers the Southeast's largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Check out what people are saying about the Bass Violin Shop on Facebook.

    Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

    385: Nick Mainella teaches jazz in just 10 minutes Aug 17, 2017
    Show notes

    Saxophonist and educator Nick Mainella is the host of the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast. Each podcast focuses on a particular aspect of jazz and includes a downloadable PDF.

    Recent episodes include:
    • The Genius of Phil Woods
    • Rhythmic Variation in Vocabulary
    • Four Note Pentatonic Patterns
    • Harmonic Minor

    It was great to chat with Nick about what he's doing in the podcast world--check it out!

    Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by:

    A440 Violin Shop - An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools.

    Bass Violin Shop - Offers the Southeast's largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Check out what people are saying about the Bass Violin Shop on Facebook.

    Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

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