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Today I am interviewing the fabulous vocalist and bassist Katie Thiroux. We talk about her career, touring, and social media strategy. All Things Music @spicygmusic www.jasongoldmanmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today I am interviewing the fabulous vocalist and bassist Katie Thiroux. We talk about her career, touring, and social media strategy. All Things Music @spicygmusic www.jasongoldmanmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Dan McCain is a bassist, composer/arranger, and band leader who has recently released his debut album, Moments in Time. We dig into Dan's background, the Philly jazz scene, the story behind this album, and more. A big shout-out to Katie Thiroux for connecting us, and be sure to check out Dan's new album on bandcamp or Spotify and also give him a follow on Instagram! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, available exclusively from Discover Double Bass. theme music by Eric Hochberg
We're kicking off 2023 with the delightful Jazz standard "Shiny Stockings"! Join AJ and Johnny as they listen to and discuss versions by Count Basie & Ella Fitzgerald, The Side Street Strutters, Dexter Gordon, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Katie Thiroux, and new-to-us artist Swamp Kitchen.
Lynn Hannings founded her bowmaking studio in 1970 and is regarded as one of the world's finest double bass bow makers. In addition to her bowmaking, she is an advocate for the conservation of tropical hardwoods used in musical instruments. Lynn recently retired from the Portland (ME) Symphony Orchestra after 50 years as a bassist in this ensemble. We talk about her journey into bowmaking, how the process of bowmaking works, the complexities and urgency in conservation, topics she covered on Katie Thiroux's podcast, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to learn more about Lynn on her website, Instagram, and Facebook. You can also learn more about the conservation efforts we talked about and make a donation at Alliance-USA. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, available exclusively from Discover Double Bass. Thank you to our sponsor! Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio - CMU is dedicated to helping each student achieve their goals as a musician. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city's ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah's website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson. theme music by Eric Hochberg
This episode, recorded live at the Golden Gate Bass Camp, features Katie Thiroux and me interviewing Jon Button, who is the current bassist for The Who. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Jon on his website, Instagram, and Facebook! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Check out our Online Sheet Music Store with 100+ wide-ranging titles for bassists. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, available exclusively from Discover Double Bass. Thank you to our sponsors! Upton Bass String Instrument Company - Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. Dorico - Unlock Dorico for iPad – For Life! Want to enjoy all of Dorico for iPad's subscription-only features – including support for unlimited players, freehand annotations in Read mode with Apple Pencil, support for third-party Audio Unit plug-ins, and much more – but don't want to pay a monthly or annual fee? Dorico for iPad now provides a lifetime unlock option, so you can access all current and future subscription-only features for a single, one-off in-app purchase. Visit the App Store today and unlock Dorico for iPad for life! Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio - CMU is dedicated to helping each student achieve their goals as a musician. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city's ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah's website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson. theme music by Eric Hochberg
Katie Thiroux brings a beautiful sense of calm strength to all she pursues, from jazz festivals to teaching at USC. We got to chat about how she cultivated a collection of music students around the world over the last few years during the pandemic and the importance of embracing the different seasons of life we find ourselves in. It's a gift getting to hear from an artist who is so dedicated to embracing the practice of her craft and reminding us that it's ok to say yes to all the adventures that it might bring. This episode was first available to our community on Patreon Come chill on Insta Chat with us Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/why-not-both/support
Non Sequitur Presents! Same Wavelength! “It's not about the music!” Even in the midst of cursed winter travel, pianist Steven Feifke exudes an unmatched level of poise and thoughtfulness. In this episode, we chat about the transformation of unexpected setbacks into intentional successes, Steven's philosophy of the five primary elements of music that inform his approach to writing, and a desolate restaurant gig where the act of miming a jazz pianist just wasn't going to cut it. FEATURED RELEASE: Steven Feifke “The Role of the Rhythm Section” (2022) Getting to Know: Steven Feifke Bandleader and composer Steven Feifke has been recognized by GRAMMY.com as one of six big band composers pushing the format forwards and heralded a “masterful pianist” by JAZZIZ Magazine. A two-time semi-finalist in the Thelonious Monk Jazz Piano Competition, Feifke has been featured on stages around the world, having toured across Europe, Africa and Asia and has an extensive discography of over 30 albums. Feifke is an internationally recognized arranger and orchestrator, and has written commissioned works for notables like the Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orchestra featuring Sean Jones and John Faddis, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra with Ken Peplowski, the Malmo Big Band with Katie Thiroux, and the New Generation Festival with Orchestra Senzaspine and Dominick Farinacci. He is the recipient of the 2020 David Baker Prize in composition from the Ravinia Festival and serves as musical director for the Tony Award Winning actor and singer Santino Fontana. Feifke's compositions and orchestrations have been prominently featured on such hit TV shows as Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee on Netflix, Impractical Jokers on TruTV, Animaniacs on Hulu, and Solo. His 2020 big band album “KINETIC” marks Feifke's studio big band debut. Feifke is a member of the faculty at The New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, and has appeared as a guest lecturer/artist at New York University, Yale University, Williams College, Moravian College, Northern Illinois University, and more. Feifke is the Co-Founder of A Step Ahead Jazz, alongside alto saxophonist Alexa Tarantino. Feifke holds a Bachelor's Degree from New York University and a Master's Degree from the Manhattan School of Music, where he studied with true luminaries of composition and orchestration, Gil Goldstein and Jim McNeely. Watch the interview on our YouTube channel here!
The Hump is ecstatic to welcome our guest this week! Bassist, vocalist, bandleader and educator, Nicki Parrott! Tune in to find out why this episode is called, "Put The Work In!"
The Hump is pumped to welcome our guest this week! Bassist, educator, composer, bandleader and more, John Patitucci! Tune in to find out why this episode is called, "Just John."
The Hump is thrilled to welcome our guest this week! Bassist and MUCH more, Mike Valerio! Tune in to find out why this episode is called, "Multi Bassist"
The Hump is PUMPED to present a special episode this week honoring the birthday of bass legend, Ray Brown! Enjoy clips from Christian McBride, Larry Grenedier, John Clayton and more as they remember and share stories about Ray Brown. Tune in to find out why this episode is called, "'Nuff Said!"
The Hump is pumped to welcome our guests this week! Korean artist and master of the Gayageum, Luna Lee! Tune in to find out why this episode is called, "Music is Music!"
The Hump is pumped to welcome our guests this week! Bass amBASSador Hans Sturm and his musical partner, Jackie Allen! Tune in to find out why this episode is called, "The Low End is the Best End!"
The Hump is thrilled to welcome our guest this week! Bassist, educator and much more, Gene Perla! Tune in to find out why this episode is called, "Seen it All!"
The Hump is pumped to welcome our guests this week! Bassists and educators, Marco Panascia and Danny Ziemann! I call this episode, "Bass Hang!"
The Hump is thrilled to welcome our guest this week! Bassist and bow maker, Lynn Hannings! She is joined by luthier, Barrie Kolstein. Tune in to find out why this episode is called, "Bow Evolution!"
This week, I'm talking to Katie Thiroux, LA-based Bassist and vocalist. Katie has been described as a triple threat talent because of her killer bass playing, assured singing and compositions. Her most recent album, “Off Beat,” was awarded a “Best Album Of 2018” by Downbeat Magazine as well as "Rising Star" 2018 & 2019.We chat about her bass journey, composition and some of the amazing teaching programs she is involved in. ► https://www.katiethiroux.com/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katiethiroux ► Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yH7v5Oan1E ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katiethiroux ► New Chris Squire lesson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v88jgvj1R2k&t=34s Support the Podcast ► Merch - https://basscraft.bigcartel.com/ ► Buy me a coffee - https://ko-fi.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/stephenmcgrathbass
The Hump is pumped to welcome our guest this week! Bassist, composer, producer, Chris Lightcap! Tune in to find out why this episode is called, "Super Big Bass!"
The Hump is honored to welcome our guests this week! They are Yijia Cui, Phoebe Clarke, Evangeline Tang and together they are...The "Bassists with Boobs!"
The Hump is THRILLED to welcome back our guest this week! Bassist, educator composer, arranger and all around amazing human being, John Clayton! Tune in for Part II!
The Hump is PUMPED to welcome our guest this week! Bassist, educator composer, arranger and all around amazing human being, John Clayton! Tune in for Part I!
I talk with Katie Thiroux. Amazing Jazz bass player and vocalist. JAZZ MAUI PRESENTS The 2nd Annual Jazz Blues and Beyond Benefit Concert Featuring The Katie Thiroux Trio with Quincy Jones Protégé Justin Kauflin, & The Phil Smith Trio, Saturday, July 3rd at the new Bozeman Center, Graham Theater on the campus of Maui Preparatory Academy in Napili Preshow - 5:00 Concert : 6:00
Feifke is an internationally recognized arranger and orchestrator and has written commissioned works for notables like the Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orchestra featuring Sean Jones and John Faddis, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra with Ken Peplowski, the Malmo Big Band with Katie Thiroux, and the New Generation Festival with Orchestra Senzaspine and Dominick Farinacci. He is the recipient of the 2020 David Baker Prize in composition from the Ravinia Festival and serves as musical director for the Tony Award Winning actor and singer Santino Fontana. In this episode, Steven shares his background, education, and musical journey. If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate, and/or review this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, ect. Connect with us on all social media platforms and at www.improvexchange.com
The Hump is thrilled to welcome our guest this week! Bassist from Norway, Arild Andersen! Tune in to find out why this episode is called, "Learn on the Gig!"
The Hump is pumped to welcome our guest this week! Saxophonist, composer, educator and all around funny person, Walter Smith III! Tune in to find out why this episode is called, "Finding the Humor."
The Hump is honored to welcome our guests this week! Long time string shop owner, luthier, restorer, Barrie Kolstein and Manny Alvarez! Tune in to find out why this episode is called, "Beyond Category!"
The Hump is thrilled to welcome our guest this week! Bassist, educator and all around creative human, Barry Green! Tune in to find out why this episode is called, "The Renaissance Man!"
The Hump is pumped to welcome our guest this week! The multifaceted, multitalented vibraphonist, pianist, music director and MUCH more, Christian Tamburr! Tune in to find out why this episode is called, "Many Hat's!"
Caity Gyorgy, Michael Stephenson & Alexander Claffy, Katie Thiroux, Kristin Korb, Delvon Lamarr, Mike LeDonne, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Charles Lloyd, Evan Arntzen, Alex PangmanPlaylist: Caity Gyorgy - Why'd You GottaMichael Stephenson, Alexander Claffy, featuring Benny Benack III - When a Man Loves a WomanKatie Thiroux - Willow Weep For MeKristin Korb, featuring Steen Nikolaj Hansen, Tira Skamby, Magnus Hjorth & Snorre Kirk - This is My LifeDelvon Lamarr Organ Trio - Careless WhisperMike LeDonne - Rock With YouDr. Lonnie Smith, featuring Iggy Pop - Why Can't We Live TogetherCharles Lloyd & The Marvels - Ramblin'Joe Chambers - RioEHA - 1984 (funky cover)Igor Willcox, featuring Wagner Barbosa, Vini Morales, & Glecio Nascimento - 2020Evan Arntzen, featuring Catherine Russell - If You Were MineErin Propp & Larry Roy - The Nearness of YouAlex Pangman - If We Never Meet AgainStorione - Rossy - Schurmann - Viva Bud Powell!Ethan Iverson, featuring Ingrid Jensen, Dayna Stephens, Ben Street, Lewis Nash & the Umbria Jazz Orchestra - Bouncing With Bud (Live)
The Hump is excited to welcome our guest this week! Bassist, film and TV composer, David Schwartz! Tune in to find out why this episode is called, "Happy Accidents!"
Billie Holiday's lightly melancholic "Willow Weep For Me" is the song for this edition of Same Difference. Join AJ and Johnny as they examine versions by Jason Wanner, Tony Bennett, Steve Miller, the Taylor Grisman quartet, and new-to-us artist Katie Thiroux!
Jazz Double Bassist and Vocalist Katie Thiroux discusses her beginnings in jazz, early training as a bassist and vocalist, keeping music fresh while touring and setting goals for her career.
Jazz Double Bassist and Vocalist Katie Thiroux discusses her beginnings in jazz, early training as a bassist and vocalist, keeping music fresh while touring and setting goals for her career.
Jazz Double Bassist and Vocalist Katie Thiroux discusses her beginnings in jazz, early training as a bassist and vocalist, keeping music fresh while touring and setting goals for her career.
The Hump is excited to welcome our guest this week! Bassist, educator, author, Todd Coolman! Tune in to find out why this episode is called, "Take Everything!"
The Hump is excited to welcome our guest this week! Bassist, improviser and educator, Olivier Babaz! Tune in to find out why this episode is called, "In Flow!"
The Hump is thrilled to welcome our guest this week! Bassist and educator, Tracy Rowell! Tune in to find out why this episode is called, "Perspective!"
The Hump is pumped to welcome our guest this week! Bassist and educator, John Lockwood! Tune in to find out why this episode is called, "Sink or Swim!"
The Hump is excited to welcome our guest this week! Bassist, educator, author, Danny Ziemann! Tune in to find out why this episode is called, "The Torch Bearer!"
The Hump is so pumped to welcome our guest this week! Award-winning songwriter, film composer, recording artist, record producer, former president of Fox Music, Robert Kraft! Tune in to find out why this episode, "Dee-Her-mined!"
The Hump is pumped to welcome our guest this week! Bassist, composer and producer, Alexander Claffyl!
The Hump is honored to welcome our guest this week! Bassist, educator, and dedicated performer, Phoebe Russell! Tune in to find out why this episode, "True Grit!"
The Hump is thrilled to welcome our guest this week! Bassist, educator and all around joyful person, Joseph Conyers! Tune in to find out why him, "The Energizer Bassist!"
The Hump is thrilled to welcome our guest this week! Composer, arranger, orchestrator, Lenny Wee! Tune in to find out why him, "The Workhorse!"
The Hump is pumped to welcome our guest this week! Bassist and chair of the Berklee College of Music Bass Department, Steve Bailey! Tune in to find out why him, "The Problem Solver!"
The Hump is thrilled to welcome our guest this week! Bassist, composer, arranger, producer, Trey Henry! Tune in to find out why him, "The Man, The Myth!"
The Hump welcomes with open arms - the one, the only...Paul Ellison! Tune in to find out why I call him, "The Giver!
The Hump is pumped to announce our guest this week! Bassist, composer, arranger, educator, Scott Colley! Tune in to find out why I call this episode, "Prepared for Anything."
The Hump is excited to bring you this special episode called, "The Next Generation!" I am highlighting exceptional bassists who are still studying in school all over the world. Find out what the next generation is up to!
The Hump is honored to bring you our guest this week! Bassist, composer, arranger, educator, orchestrator, film composer, Derrick Hodge! Tune in to find out why I call this episode, "Attitude of Gratitude!"
The Hump is pumped to bring you our guest this week! Bassist, composer, arranger, educator, Carlos Henriquez! Tune in to find out why I call this episode, "Right Place, Right Attitude!"
The Hump is excited to bring in 2021 with our guest this week! Bassist, composer, arranger, educator and SO much more, Xavier Foley! Tune in to find out why I call this episode, "Creativity and Business!"
The Hump is pumped to announce our final guest of 2020! Jazz pianist, educator, composer and film scorer, Justin Kauflin! Tune in to find out why I call him, "The Resilient One!"
The Hump is reluctant to talk about themselves after listeners have asked...BUT, this being the holiday season, it is my gift to you! So here is jazz bassist, vocalist, educator, vegan cook, new podcaster and your host, Katie Thiroux!
It’s great to have Katie Thiroux back on the podcast to chat about her new show The Hump. Katie was on the podcast in 2018, and it is so inspiring to follow along with her artistic career. We talk about our respective Discover Double Bass courses, including Katie’s “baseball card,” which I hold up at the beginning of our chat. We mostly dig into her new show The Hump, online teaching, and how she has been spending her time during the quarantine. Be sure to follow The Hump on Instagram, and check out Katie’s great course From Beginner to Bandstand on Discover Double Bass! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging theme music by Eric Hochberg Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!
For Katie Thiroux, it's all about making music, which she does in a unique and captivating way. Katie's a jazz vocalist AND a virtuoso bass player. She's also a gifted composer. Dedicated to jazz education and student outreach, Katie's conducted master classes and workshops and also runs Hawaii's Jazz Maui Camp. Love swinging jazz? Then you'll love meeting and getting to know this talented, creative woman!
Jazz vocalist and bass player sits down with Todd after her performance in San Jose. Todd hides his supreme fanboy-ness. All is well.
Todd Steed talks with bassist/vocalist Katie Thiroux at the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest. Her latest recording is a favorite of the WUOT staff.
We’re chatting with Katie Thiroux on today’s episode. Katie’s album Off Beat was named one of Downbeat’s Best Albums of 2017, and she recently completed a three-month stint at Quincy Jones’ Dubai Jazz club. We dig into all kinds of topics, like: growing up in Los Angeles Katie’s favorite Jazz audiences around the world What she does with six hours of practicing Advice for those embarking on a music career ..and much more! This is an engaging conversation with one of Jazz’s great young artists! Enjoy, and be sure to follow along with Katie on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: Robertson & Sons Violins For more than four decades, Robertson & Sons has specialized in providing the highest quality stringed instruments and bows to collectors, professional musicians, music educators, and students of all ages. Their modern facility is equipped with three instrument showrooms as well as a beautiful Recital Hall available to our clients to in their search for the perfect instrument and/or bow. Upton Bass String Instrument Company Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players. D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut. Contrabass Conversations production team: Jason Heath, host Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing Mitch Moehring, audio engineer Trevor Jones, publication and promotion Krista Kopper, cataloging and archiving Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!
By Curtis Killian January 29, 2015 Jazz bassist, vocalist and composer Katie Thiroux celebrates the release of her debut CD Introducing Katie Thiroux in concert on Wednesday, February 4 at Cafe 939 and streaming live at wgbo.org via The Checkout - Live at Berklee. Thiroux received a Presidential Scholarship to Berklee in 2006, gaining the attention of alumni Terri Lyne Carrington and Branford Marsalis, and went on to perform festivals around the world as a sideman and leader. She established a quartet in her native Los Angeles featuring Graham Dechter, Matt Witek, and Roger Neumann, and just finished her debut album under the guidance of her mentor, John Clayton, and Grammy Award–winning co-producer Jeff Hamilton. Dedicated to Ray Brown and inspired by a pair of the influential bassist’s stylish shoes she received as a gift, listen to Ray's Kicks from Introducing Katie Thiroux.