Contrabass Conversations

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!

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Update frequency: every 7 days
Average duration: 45 minutes
Episodes: 1117
Years Active: 2007 - 2025

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165: Ed Barker Interview (from the archives)

Here's another popular episode from the Contrabass Conversations archives. If you haven't check this episode out before (or even if you have), you'll be in for a real treat as we explore the world o…

01:22:53 | Mon 30 Nov 2015

164: The Karr-Koussevitzky bass

This week's episode contains a recital I did about ten years ago on the Karr-Koussevitzky Double Bass. I was thrilled to have this opportunity and thought a lot about what sort of repertoire would b…

00:40:18 | Mon 23 Nov 2015

163: Kurt Muroki Interview

This week, we bring you an interview with Indiana University double bass professor Kurt Muroki. Kurt is an outstanding performer, teacher, and artist, and we had a great conversation about teaching, …

01:07:14 | Mon 09 Nov 2015

162: David Allen Moore Interview (from the archives)

We’re featuring an interview from the podcast archives with Los Angeles Philharmonic bassist and University of Southern California bass instructor David Allen Moore on the podcast this week. David al…

00:43:08 | Sat 07 Nov 2015

161: Alex Hanna Interview

We are thrilled to bring you this interview with Chicago Symphony Orchestra Principal Bass Alex Hanna. In addition to his responsibilities leading the bass section of the CSO, Alex teaches double ba…

01:15:52 | Fri 06 Nov 2015

160: Barry Lieberman Interview (2014)

This week, we’re featuring an interview with double bassist Barry Lieberman. The former Assistant Principal Bass of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Principal Bass of the Winnipeg Symphony, Barry now…

00:39:44 | Sat 24 May 2014

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 q…

00:37:48 | Mon 14 Nov 2011

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…

01:00:56 | Sun 22 May 2011

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…

00:29:16 | Wed 13 Oct 2010

156: Gunnelpumpers

We're featuring the debut album from Gunnelpumpers in its entirety on this episode of Contrabass Conversations. Enjoy!

About Gunnelpumpers

Gunnelpumpers is a group of musicians dedicated to the art o…

00:15:48 | Sat 07 Aug 2010

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 …

00:23:56 | Sat 24 Jul 2010

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 …

00:13:48 | Sat 08 May 2010

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!

About Barre Phillips:

Barre Phillips (born Octob…

00:20:37 | Thu 25 Mar 2010

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 …

00:08:30 | Sat 20 Feb 2010

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