He was born in 1946 in Boston, Massachusetts, and started out as a classical double bassist before turning to rock and jazz.

We’re excited to welcome Associate Professor of Double Bass Susan Cahill as the newest addition to the esteemed faculty of the College of Music. This fall, Cahill—who has an active teaching career, ...

Then, in 1966, came Orin O’Brien, who played the double bass. Often described as the first woman to become a permanent member of the Philharmonic, O’Brien was part of a pioneering group of ...

It is hard to imagine the double bass — the lowest-pitched member of the violin family that resembles a string instrument on steroids — setting the tone for the Sufi song ‘Dama dam mast ...

Film about the first International Double Bass Competition and Workshop, held in Port Erin on the Isle of Man in 1978. Featuring the breathtaking virtuosity of Gary Karr. Show more This is the ...

Concertos for other instruments have increased over the years, but it is very rare to hear a concerto for double bass, the largest and deepest stringed instrument. Yet a concerto for bass is ...

DrumCraft, the acoustic drum brand revived in 2022 by European retailer, Thomann has announced the release of its new Series 3 Double Bass kit. The new addition joins the existing Standard and Studio ...

Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra features something unusual Monday in the spotlight: the double bass. In this case, it’s played by Mercer University Concerto Competition 2024 student winner Eion ...