Contrabass Conversations - double bass life on the low end of the spectrum with Jason Heath
By Jason Heath
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Podcast Description
Contrabass Conversations features double bass blogger and podcast host Jason Heath conducting weekly interviews and presenting musical performances with top double bassists from around the globe, plus current news and events for today's working bass player. Professionals, students, and folks with a hankering for the low end of the spectrum should check out this podcast! This show is produced in Chicago, Illinois, and is affiliated with doublebassblog.com.
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CBC 159: Paul Ramsier Interview | This special Contrabass Conversations episode features an interview with composer Paul Ramsier. Though Paul is particularly well-known for his collaborations with Gary Karr, he continues to remain quite active as a composer and has a number of inte[...] | 11/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CBC 158: Charles DeRamus interview | We’re bringing you an interview with double bassist Charles DeRamus on Contrabass Conversations this week. Charles is a member of the Gothenburg Symphony and has worked extensively in both Europe and the United States during his professional[...] | 5/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CBC 157: Koussevitzky recordings | This week on Contrabass Conversations, we’re bringing you rare footage of Serge Koussevitzky performing a few selections. Enjoy this trip back in double bass history, brought to you by double bassist John Grillo. Previous Contrabass Conversa[...] | 10/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CBC 156: Gunnelpumpers | This week, we’re featuring the title track from the nth wave, the debut album from the Gunnelpumpers. Enjoy! Links: http://www.myspace.com/gunnelpumpers buy CD on CDBaby listen to Chicago Bass Ensemble interview | 8/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CBC 155: Frederick Zimmermann practice tapes | We’re featuring practice tapes from the hugely influential double bass performer and pedagogue Frederick Zimmermann on this week’s Contrabass Conversations episode. Co-host John Grillo unearthed and transferred these tapes of Zimmermann [...] | 7/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoCBC 154: Guy Tuneh plays Beethoven | Explore double bass and life on the low end of the spectrum with podcast host and double bass blogger Jason Heath! | 6/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CBC 153: Bottesini with Leon Bosch | We’re featuring double bassist Leon Bosch performing selections from his latest album on this week’s Contrabass Conversations episode. Titled Virtuoso Double Bass Vol. 2, this album contains a dozen works, both familiar and less familia[...] | 5/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoCBC 152: PsychoBass | Explore double bass and life on the low end of the spectrum with podcast host and double bass blogger Jason Heath! | 4/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CBC 151: Barre Phillips | We’re featuring music from jazz and free improvisation bassist Barre Phillips on this week’s podcast episode, as well as bass news and updates. Enjoy! | 3/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CBC 150: ISB 2011 Convention details | It’s official! Make plans to celebrate the Summer of Bass Love at the 2011 ISB Convention, June 5-11, at San Francisco State University. Stay tuned for details and mark your calendars! We’re doing a brief podcast interview today with Bar[...] | 2/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CBC 149: Doug Stuart and news | This week, we’re featuring the double bass stylings of Doug Stuart, a former University of Michigan student who is currently active in the San Francisco Bay area. We’ll be hearing “Wake Up” and “Gratitude” from T[...] | 1/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CBC 148: Happy New Year from Guy Tuneh | Explore double bass and life on the low end of the spectrum with podcast host and double bass blogger Jason Heath! | 1/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CBC 147: Barry Green interview | We’re featuring double bassist Barry Green on Contrabass Conversations this week. In addition to being an influential bassist and teacher (he served as Principal Bass for the Cincinnati Symphony for 28 years, has written many method books, and[...] | 12/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CBC 146: Music in the Digital Age | The following podcast is a recording of a panel discussion on the future of music from the 2009 International Society of Bassists Convention. It features: Phil Palombi Mark Dresser Douglas Mapp Frank Proto Jason Heath (me!) Enjoy! | 12/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CBC 145 – David Cutler and The Savvy Musician | We’re chatting with David Cutler, the author of The Savvy Musician, this week on Contrabass Conversations. This new book is filled with excellent and informative about musical entrepreneurship, product development, branding, marketing, networ[...] | 11/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CBC 144: advice from James Knabe | This week’s podcast features an interview with James Knabe, a trumpet performer and teacher who also runs a web consulting service for musicians. Learn more about what musicians can do to effectively market themselves by listening to this sho[...] | 10/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | VideoCBC 143: Jeff Weisner interview | This week’s Contrabass Conversations episode features an interview with National Symphony bassist and Peabody Conservatory faculty member Jeff Weisner. In addition to performing and teaching, Jeff is a prolific blogger, writing about all kin[...] | 10/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CBC 142: Alan Steiner and audition tapes | We’re featuring double bassist Alan Steiner on this week’s episode of Contrabass Conversations. A graduate of the Curtis Institute, Alan performs regularly with the Chicago Sinfonietta and Lake Forest Symphony. In addition to maintaini[...] | 10/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CBC 141: David Grossman interview | This week’s episode of Contrabass Conversations features an interview with double bassist David Grossman, a member of the New York Philharmonic bass section and an active jazz bassist. Hosted by John Grillo, this interview covers David[...] | 10/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | VideoCBC 140: The American String Project – The Process of Collaboration | Explore double bass and life on the low end of the spectrum with podcast host and double bass blogger Jason Heath! | 9/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 20 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Great podcast for the bass community
Jason Heath is a powerhouse of new media production for the double bass community. His website and podcasts are fantastic resources for bass players and I highly recommend his podcast!
awsome
jason and this podcast are both awsome
An Excellent Music Podcast
An excellent podcast focusing on musical issues related to the double bass. A genuine resource for any musicians seriously expecting to pursue music as a career.
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