96 episodes

Come hang with some effortlessly cool professional jazz bassists who have a lot to say about music, life, and of course...the bass! Great interviews with legendary artists, funny road stories, playing and practicing advice, listening suggestions, and much more await you on your journey with the Upright Citizens.

Upright Citizens Reuben Rogers & Bob DeBoo

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Come hang with some effortlessly cool professional jazz bassists who have a lot to say about music, life, and of course...the bass! Great interviews with legendary artists, funny road stories, playing and practicing advice, listening suggestions, and much more await you on your journey with the Upright Citizens.

    On the Gig Challenge!

    On the Gig Challenge!

    Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron CarterFriday, June 14 @ 2pm ETOpen to all Open Studio membersStart your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com
    "In a rut? Feeling uninspired when you play? Try out these 5 'on the gig' challenges that just might open up some new pathways for your musicianship today!" If you like Bass - you're in the right place! Interested in more music and practice advice? Check out Open Studio...where you'll find courses and much more by world-class bassists like Reuben Rogers, Ron Carter, Christian McBride, Bob DeBoo and more. Reach out to the Upright Citizens anytime at uprightcitizenspodcast@gmail.com


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    • 13 min
    Why Do We Study the Masters?

    Why Do We Study the Masters?

    Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron CarterFriday, June 14 @ 2pm ETOpen to all Open Studio membersStart your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com
    "We have often heard that we should transcribe and study the Masters - we're talking about Ray Brown, Ron Carter, Paul Chambers, and many more - but the deeper question was brought up by our recent special guest Linda Oh: "WHY should we transcribe the Masters?" Well, that's what we're here to talk about...the WHY!"
    If you like Bass - you're in the right place! Interested in more music and practice advice? Check out Open Studio...where you'll find courses and much more by world-class bassists like Reuben Rogers, Ron Carter, Christian McBride, Bob DeBoo and more. Reach out to the Upright Citizens anytime at uprightcitizenspodcast@gmail.com


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    • 10 min
    Sax Trio Brilliance! (Part 2)

    Sax Trio Brilliance! (Part 2)

    Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron CarterFriday, June 14 @ 2pm ETOpen to all Open Studio membersStart your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com
    "We heard from so many of you after our last release that you dug the 'Sax Trio Brilliance' episode - so we are back with more of Bob and Reuben's favorite Sax Trios! As a bassist, the freedom and transparency that happens in a chord-less saxophone trio can lead to inspiring new territory. We'll dig in this time to cuts that feature some of our favorite bassists - Milt Hinton, Gary Peacock, Charlie Haden, Ron Carter, Reggie Workman, and Christian McBride"
    If you like Bass - you're in the right place! Interested in more music and practice advice? Check out Open Studio...where you'll find courses and much more by world-class bassists like Reuben Rogers, Ron Carter, Christian McBride, Bob DeBoo and more. Reach out to the Upright Citizens anytime at uprightcitizenspodcast@gmail.com


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    • 29 min
    Sax Trio Brilliance! (Part 1)

    Sax Trio Brilliance! (Part 1)

    Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron CarterFriday, June 14 @ 2pm ETOpen to all Open Studio membersStart your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com
    "Sax Trios have long been an engaging and explorative vehicle for bassists. Think the freedom of Wilbur Ware on "A Night at the Village Vanguard", Oscar Pettiford on "Freedom Suite", or Ray Brown on "Way Out West"...yeah, we love Sonny Rollins! In this episode Bob and Reuben share and rap about some of their favorite Sax Trios 'situations'. Larry Grenadier, Henry Grimes, Pablo Menares, Dave Holland, and Kiyoshi Kitagawa are featured in this 1st of a 2-part series." Here's a bonus Spotify Playlist with some of our favorite Sax Trios. Let us know what YOU like!
    If you like Bass - you're in the right place! Interested in more music and practice advice? Check out Open Studio...where you'll find courses and much more by world-class bassists like Reuben Rogers, Ron Carter, Christian McBride, Bob DeBoo and more. Reach out to the Upright Citizens anytime at uprightcitizenspodcast@gmail.com


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    • 26 min
    Versatility: Virtue or Vice???

    Versatility: Virtue or Vice???

    Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron CarterFriday, June 14 @ 2pm ETOpen to all Open Studio membersStart your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com
    "Versatility. That word gets used a lot when talking about being 'marketable' as a musician. While it is a positive attribute when balanced being too versatile can potentially hinder us as well. Bob and Reuben discuss their thoughts on finding that balance in this episode..."
    If you like Bass - you're in the right place! Interested in more music and practice advice? Check out Open Studio...where you'll find courses and much more by world-class bassists like Reuben Rogers, Ron Carter, Christian McBride, Bob DeBoo and more. Reach out to the Upright Citizens anytime at uprightcitizenspodcast@gmail.com


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    • 19 min
    Linda Oh Interview

    Linda Oh Interview

    Live Mentor Session with MAESTRO Ron CarterFriday, June 14 @ 2pm ETOpen to all Open Studio membersStart your 14-day free trial at openstudiojazz.com
    "Linda May Han Oh is one of the premier bassists and composers in the world. In this episode the Upright Citizens discuss everything from advice for students, hearing and singing what you play, emotional aspects of her compositions, and so much more..."
    If you like Bass - you're in the right place! Interested in more music and practice advice? Check out Open Studio...where you'll find courses and much more by world-class bassists like Reuben Rogers, Ron Carter, Christian McBride, Bob DeBoo and more. Reach out to the Upright Citizens anytime at uprightcitizenspodcast@gmail.com


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    • 47 min

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