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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!

Contrabass Conversations Jason Heath

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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!

    Peter Doubrovsky and Brandino on 5 string double basses

    Peter Doubrovsky and Brandino on 5 string double basses

    Peter Doubrovsky and Brandino are both renowned musicians and fans of the 5-string double bass.
    Peter Doubrovsky, aside from his work with the Pasadena Symphony and POPS orchestra, is a highly sought-after recording musician. His illustrious career spans over twenty years, during which he has recorded for countless feature film soundtracks. Some notable works include Coco (2017), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), Star Trek (2009), and Conspiracy Theory (1997).
    Brandino's success is marked by his collaborations with many of the world's top recording artists and entertainers. His extensive involvement encompasses the music, entertainment, television, multimedia, web designing, and film industries.
    In 2007, his musicianship was recognized with double Grammys for his participation in the 2007 Grammy Nominated "Album of the Year" and "Best Pop Vocal Album" Justin Timberlake's "FutureSex/LoveSounds," Mary J Blige's "Breakthrough" which won 2006 Best R&B Album of the Year, Beyonce and Stevie Wonder's "So Amazing" single in 2005, and "OUTKAST" which bagged the 2004 Grammy Album Of The Year and Best Rap Album.
    Thanks to both Peter and Brandino for their insightful conversation on this episode. For further inquiries or to connect with Peter, he can be reached directly at pdoubrosky@hotmail.com.
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    • 47 min
    Alejandro Arenas on jazz gigging and teaching

    Alejandro Arenas on jazz gigging and teaching

    Alejandro Arenas is a versatile musician, composer, producer, and educator who has performed with various bands and genres, co-founded award-winning Jazz ensemble La Lucha and World Music ensemble Orilla, and worked as a freelance bassist for numerous artists.
    He also serves as an adjunct professor of bass at St. Petersburg College for the Music Industry Recording Arts program.
    We dig into his journey through the music world and much more.  Follow along with Alejandro on his website, Instagram, and Facebook, and a big thanks to our mutual friend Geoff Neuman for connecting us!
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    • 45 min
    Mark Dresser on Tines of Change

    Mark Dresser on Tines of Change

    Mark Dresser is a Grammy-nominated, internationally renowned bass player, improviser, composer, and interdisciplinary collaborator. At the core of his music is an artistic obsession and commitment to expanding the sonic, musical, and expressive possibilities of the contrabass. He has recorded over one hundred forty CDs including three solo CDs and a DVD. 
    Mark’s latest solo album is Tines of Change, which features luthier Kent McLagan’s innovative bass designs, including a set of metal tines that can be bowed and plucked.  Check out the trailer for Tines of Change here,, and bravo to Mark for this fascinating new sonic adventure.
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    • 43 min
    Gustavo Lorenzatti on tango bass and composition

    Gustavo Lorenzatti on tango bass and composition

    Gustavo Lorenzatti is an Argentine double bass player, composer and long standing member of the Symphony Orchestra of Córdoba. He has a background in jazz, improvised and classical music, tango and Argentine folklore. He formally studied at the Rotterdam Conservatory of music with the soloist of the Netherlands Philharmonic, Hans Roelofsen.
    We dig into Gustavo’s path through the music world, his unique approach to composition and solo performance, and also hear several musical examples of his special double bass approach.
    Enjoy, and be sure to follow along with Gustavo on Instagram, Spotify, and YouTube!
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    Dorico - This podcast episode is sponsored by Dorico: the next-generation music notation software from Steinberg, that’s packed with smart, time-saving features to help you spend less time in front of your computer and more time doing what you love: making music.
     
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    • 36 min
    Anne Luna on bluegrass bass

    Anne Luna on bluegrass bass

    Anne Luna recently launched a series on her YouTube Channel called Bass Bites, which explore various aspects of double bass technique.  Anne is an experienced performer and educator with an extensive background in bluegrass, and these videos are a great exploration into her approach to teaching the bass.
    We talk about her aspiration for the channel, living in rural New Mexico, the world of bluegrass, and much more in this engaging conversation.  Enjoy!
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    Dorico - This podcast episode is sponsored by Dorico: the next-generation music notation software from Steinberg, that’s packed with smart, time-saving features to help you spend less time in front of your computer and more time doing what you love: making music.
     
    The latest version of Dorico 5, includes Iconica Sketch, a new orchestral sound library, bringing more expressive playback, and making it easy to produce more life-like performances with a dynamic stereo soundstage. Try Dorico Now For 60 Days For Free: visit dorico.com
     
     
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    • 55 min
    Matt Rybicki on learning jazz bass

    Matt Rybicki on learning jazz bass

    Matt Rybicki  has performed with renowned artists like Wynton Marsalis and played at esteemed venues from The Village Vanguard to international concert halls. He balances an active performance schedule with his roles as a faculty member at The Juilliard School and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
    Matt recently started a YouTube Channel titled Learn Jazz Bass with Matt Rybicki, which digs into all kinds of insights into jazz bass for players of all levels.
    We talk about the inspiration for starting this channel, what it has been like making weekly videos, and much more.  Enjoy!
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    Dorico - This podcast episode is sponsored by Dorico: the next-generation music notation software from Steinberg, that’s packed with smart, time-saving features to help you spend less time in front of your computer and more time doing what you love: making music.
     
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