As his fingers clinched the strings of the double bass, Joseph Conyers unleashed a barrage of notes – and when those notes came together – it formed a melody that only Conyers could have put together.

For Aiden Armendariz, it’s all about that bass — double bass that is. As a freshman, Armendariz, a Permian Orchestra string bass player, was selected as the Outstanding Bass Performer at the 2022 ...

To understand the joyful life that Erik Dyke led, consider his commute to work at the NC Symphony — a chore he performed by bicycle, zipping through downtown Raleigh with his beloved, 20-pound double ...

It's been a while since I've spoken with jazz bassist Christian McBride. You know, our last interview was about 23 years ago. CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE: What? SIMON: Well, that was my reaction. You had just ...

LENOX — At most classical orchestral concerts, the double bass section saws away intently with little recognition, tucked away to the side like wallflowers at a wedding. Unless jazz is on the bill, ...

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The greater San Diego area has long been deep in double bass talent, eight of whom were on stage at Dizzy's for the third annual bass summit. Organized and emceed by Rob Thorsen, (who had to manage on ...

Noted double bass player Volkan Orhon will give Tucson music fans a twofer. On Sunday, he will perform with pianist Rose Chancler to close out the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music's 2006 Piano and ...