Contrabass Conversations

1108 Episodes

1. 193: Gary Karr on making recordings, “retired” life, and arranging Baroque music

   Published: 3/4/2016
2. 192: Michael Klinghoffer on driving a double bass, how not to hold the bow, and directions in education

   Published: 3/2/2016
3. 191: David Murray on the Karr sound, bow technique, and the spirit of Koussevitzky

   Published: 2/29/2016
4. 190: Czardas with Andy Anderson - the making of an arrangement

   Published: 2/26/2016
5. 189: Barry Green and Jeff Bradetich on the Anna's Promise Project

   Published: 2/24/2016
6. 188: Ron Carter on technical development, an orchestral foundation, and developing the next generation of music lovers

   Published: 2/22/2016
7. 187: Chris Threlkeld-Wiegand on working at Robertson's, building extensions, and aesthetic wood choices

   Published: 2/19/2016
8. 186: Barrie Kolstein on making rosin, lessons learned from his father, and bass trunk technology

   Published: 2/18/2016
9. 185: George Martin on challenging restorations, the art of varnishing, and riding horses in the English countryside

   Published: 2/17/2016
10. 184: Nick Lloyd on the craft of bass making, building flat backs, and traveling to Pakistan

    Published: 2/16/2016
11. 183: Susan Lipkins on crafting bows, tonal characteristics of wood, and how to choose a bow

    Published: 2/15/2016
12. 182: Brent Edmondson on developing a satisfying career, subbing with the Philadelphia Orchestra, and gaps in music school training

    Published: 2/11/2016
13. 181: Carlos Henriquez on playing with Wynton Marsalis, developing a creative voice, and creating effective Afro-Cuban bass lines

    Published: 2/8/2016
14. 180: Ian Hallas on winning a Lyric Opera bass section spot, effective excerpt practicing, and routines for audition success

    Published: 2/4/2016
15. 179: Douglas Mapp on successful freelancing, life as a jazz bass professor, and ISB insider insight

    Published: 2/1/2016
16. Crazy Gig Stories!

    Published: 1/30/2016
17. 178: Useful Music Apps

    Published: 1/28/2016
18. 177: Bruce Bransby on principal bassist roles, life in the Indiana University bass studio, and optimizing bass gear

    Published: 1/25/2016
19. Moving to San Francisco!

    Published: 1/23/2016
20. 176: Andrew Raciti on living in Australia, studying with Paul Ellison, and helpful student mindsets

    Published: 1/21/2016