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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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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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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