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Geoff Chalmers
July 7, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists

Jiri Slavik - Interview and Performance

Geoff Chalmers
July 7, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists
Jiri Slavik - Interview and Performance

Interview and performance with European double bass phenomenon, Jiri Slavik.

Tagged: classical, Jiri Slavik, jazz

Barry Bales
June 21, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country

Barry Bales Interview - Gut strings, plywood basses, bluegrass & more

Barry Bales
June 21, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country
Barry Bales Interview - Gut strings, plywood basses, bluegrass & more

We welcome our new bluegrass tutor Barry Bales to the website with this interview exploring his double basses, gear, and gut strings.

Tagged: jazz

John Goldsby
April 29, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists

John Goldsby's Favourite Licks from the Jazz Bass Book!

John Goldsby
April 29, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists
John Goldsby's Favourite Licks from the Jazz Bass Book!

John plays us some of his favourite licks and discusses the story behind the conception of The Jazz Bass Book, which is essential reading for any jazz bassist.

Tagged: jazz, John Goldsby

Jason Heath
April 14, 2022
Classical Double Bassists, Jazz Double Bassists

Double Bass Making, Set up & More with Randy Hunt

Jason Heath
April 14, 2022
Classical Double Bassists, Jazz Double Bassists
Double Bass Making, Set up & More with Randy Hunt

Geoff and Jason interview luthier Randy Hunt, whose bass Jason has been using for his recording sessions.

Tagged: classical, Jason Heath

Joseph Conyers
April 7, 2022
Classical Double Bassists

How Double Bassists Can Nail the Audition!

Joseph Conyers
April 7, 2022
Classical Double Bassists
How Double Bassists Can Nail the Audition!

Joe shares his advice on how to nail the orchestral audition, with experience from both sides of the audition panel.

Tagged: classical, Joseph Conyers

Geoff Chalmers
March 25, 2022
Classical Double Bassists

Florentin Ginot - Extended Techniques & Contemporary Music

Geoff Chalmers
March 25, 2022
Classical Double Bassists
Florentin Ginot - Extended Techniques & Contemporary Music

Contemporary music specialist Florentin Ginot explores extended double bass techniques and performs in an old industrial cotton mill in Northern England.

Tagged: classical, Florentin Ginot

Slick Joe Fick
March 3, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country

Slick Joe Fick - Slapping The Upright Bass + Performance

Slick Joe Fick
March 3, 2022
Jazz Double Bassists, Bluegrass & Country
Slick Joe Fick - Slapping The Upright Bass + Performance

An interview with our slap bass tutor discussing all things slap bass including technique, classical slap patterns, the pioneers of slap bass and more.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
February 3, 2022
Classical Double Bassists

Florentin Ginot - Interview and Performance

Geoff Chalmers
February 3, 2022
Classical Double Bassists
Florentin Ginot - Interview and Performance

An interview with contemporary and classical double bassist Florentin Ginot, discussing his preparation and performance of the Chaconne from J.S. Bach’s violin partita No. 2 BWV 1004. Plus a stunning solo performance from Florentin.

Tagged: classical, Florentin Ginot

Chris Wood
January 20, 2022
Masterclasses, Jazz Double Bassists

Bowing and Prepared Double Bass with Chris Wood

Chris Wood
January 20, 2022
Masterclasses, Jazz Double Bassists
Bowing and Prepared Double Bass with Chris Wood

Chris Wood explores his influences on his bass playing, including bowing and extended techniques in this preview from The Chris Wood Masterclass.

Tagged: jazz

Chris Wood
January 13, 2022
Masterclasses, Jazz Double Bassists

The Chris Wood Masterclass - Preview Compilation

Chris Wood
January 13, 2022
Masterclasses, Jazz Double Bassists
The Chris Wood Masterclass - Preview Compilation

See Chris Wood in action in this preview video from The Chris Wood Masterclass.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
January 6, 2022
Talking Bass Sessions, Jazz Double Bassists

Jasper Høiby

Geoff Chalmers
January 6, 2022
Talking Bass Sessions, Jazz Double Bassists
Jasper Høiby

Live interview and Q&A with Danish bassist Jasper Høiby at the 2021 Dutch Double Bass Festival.

Tagged: jazz

Geoff Chalmers
December 22, 2021
Talking Bass Sessions, Classical Double Bassists

Božo Paradžik

Geoff Chalmers
December 22, 2021
Talking Bass Sessions, Classical Double Bassists
Božo Paradžik

An interview with Božo Paradžik filmed live at the Dutch Double Bass Festival 2021 in Rotterdam.

Tagged: classical

Geoff Chalmers
December 16, 2021
Talking Bass Sessions, Jazz Double Bassists

Ben Williams

Geoff Chalmers
December 16, 2021
Talking Bass Sessions, Jazz Double Bassists
Ben Williams

Live interview and Q&A with Ben Williams at the 2021 Dutch Double Bass Festival.

Tagged: jazz

Olivier Babaz
December 10, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists

My Practice Routine

Olivier Babaz
December 10, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists
My Practice Routine

Olivier Babaz tells us about his daily practice routine both on and off the bass.

Tagged: jazz, Olivier Babaz

Geoff Chalmers
December 7, 2021
Talking Bass Sessions, Classical Double Bassists

James Oesi

Geoff Chalmers
December 7, 2021
Talking Bass Sessions, Classical Double Bassists
James Oesi

Interview and solo performance with James Oesi - Founder and Artistic Director of the Dutch Double Bass Festival.

Tagged: classical

Geoff Chalmers
December 2, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists, Talking Bass Sessions

Dave Holland Interview at the Dutch Double Bass Festival

Geoff Chalmers
December 2, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists, Talking Bass Sessions
Dave Holland Interview at the Dutch Double Bass Festival

Interview with Dave Holland filmed live at the Dutch Double Bass Festival 2021 in Rotterdam.

Tagged: jazz

John Goldsby
October 28, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists

Top Three Jazz Standards Every Bassist Should Know (+ Jazz Bowing Performance)

John Goldsby
October 28, 2021
Jazz Double Bassists
Top Three Jazz Standards Every Bassist Should Know (+ Jazz Bowing Performance)

John Goldsby gives us his top three jazz standards every bassist should know and a jazz bowing solo performance of ‘Body and Soul’ by Johnny Green.

Tagged: jazz, John Goldsby

Jason Heath
October 7, 2021
Classical Double Bassists

Modern Composers for the Double Bass

Jason Heath
October 7, 2021
Classical Double Bassists
Modern Composers for the Double Bass

A feature on the seven composers who have written pieces for Jason’s latest course ‘Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass’.

Tagged: classical, Jason Heath

Jason Heath
September 23, 2021
Classical Double Bassists

Awesome Tips for Shifting

Jason Heath
September 23, 2021
Classical Double Bassists
Awesome Tips for Shifting

Jason Heath gives us his top tips for improving your shifting on the double bass.

Tagged: classical, Jason Heath

Joseph Conyers
September 16, 2021
Classical Double Bassists

Do you need an extension on your double bass for orchestral excerpts?

Joseph Conyers
September 16, 2021
Classical Double Bassists
Do you need an extension on your double bass for orchestral excerpts?

Joseph Conyers chats about double bass extensions and orchestral excerpts.

Tagged: classical, Joseph Conyers

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