This week we are excited to interview legendary bassist, educator, and composer Rufus Reid! In this interview we discuss touring before and after 2001, some of the best practices for composition, as well as many of the life lessons learned from

8vbebop Episode 18: "Michael Dease"

Aug 5th, 2020 2h 12m

This week we have the pleasure of having our mentor and leading trombonist Michael Dease. Professor Dease teaches Jazz Trombone at Michigan State, and has performed with legendary musicians like Alicia Keys, David Sanborn, Christian McBride, an

Episode #17 - "Diego Rivera"

Jul 29th, 2020 1h 24m

Joining us for this episode we have saxophonist, composer/arranger, recording artist and educator Diego Rivera talking to us about recording your own record, the importance of mentorship and the role of dignity in music.

8vbebop Episode #16 - "Jen Hinkle

Jul 22nd, 2020 1h 58m

This week we had the pleasure of speaking with bass trombonist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and all around amazing person Jen Hinkle. We discuss starting your own ensemble, creating a multimedia children's show, the issues of implicit bias, a

Episode 16: "Jen Hinkle"

Jul 22nd, 2020 1h 58m

Episode #15 - "Mica Bethea"

Jul 15th, 2020 58m 6s

Based out of Jacksonville, Florida, Mica is a composer, arranger, producer, and band leader in the jazz vein. He received his graduate and undergraduate degrees, both in music, from the University of North Florida. In 2012, he received the unde

Episode #14 - "Ron Wilkins"

Jul 1st, 2020 2h 23m

Interviewing one of NYC's most in demand doublers, we have the legendary Ron Wilkins joining us this week. To find out more about Ron to to his websites ronwilkins.net and ronsroadtorecovery.com

Episode #13 - "Massimo Pirone"

Jun 24th, 2020 35m 14s

Guest on this weeks 8vbebop is Massimo Pirone.To learn more about the co-hosts please visit their websitesginabenalcazar.comchrisglassmanmusic.comVisit them on Instagram@8vbebop@badeeduh@brassglassmanand find them on Facebookface

Episode #12 - "George Flynn"

Jun 18th, 2020 48m 38s

Guest on this weeks 8vbebop is George Flynn.To learn more about the co-hosts please visit their websitesginabenalcazar.comchrisglassmanmusic.comVisit them on Instagram@8vbebop@badeeduh@brassglassmanand find them on Facebookfacebo

Episode #7 - "Douglas Purviance"

Jun 10th, 2020 1h 2m

Guest on this weeks 8vbebop is Douglas Purviance.Read more about him at douglaspurviance.comTo learn more about the co-hosts please visit their websitesginabenalcazar.comchrisglassmanmusic.comVisit them on Instagram@8vbebop@badeedu

Episode #10 - "Nick Finzer"

Jun 10th, 2020 1h 23m

Guest on this weeks 8vbebop is Nick Finzer.Read more about him at nickfinzermusic.comTo learn more about the co-hosts please visit their websitesginabenalcazar.comchrisglassmanmusic.comVisit them on Instagram@8vbebop@badeeduh@bras

Episode #6 - "Jeff Nelson"

Jun 10th, 2020 55m 54s

Guest on this weeks 8vbebop is Jeff Nelson.Read more about him at jeffnelsontrb.comBe sure to follow him on Instagraminstagram.com/jeffnelsontrbTo learn more about the co-hosts please visit their websitesginabenalcazar.comchrisglassm

Episode #11 - "A Conversation About Black American History of Jazz with Rodney Whitaker"

Jun 10th, 2020 1h 55m

Guest on this weeks 8vbebop is Rodney Whitaker.Read more about him at rodneywhitaker.comTo learn more about the co-hosts please visit their websitesginabenalcazar.comchrisglassmanmusic.comVisit them on Instagram@8vbebop@badeeduh@b

Episode #8 - "Max Seigel"

Jun 10th, 2020 1h 1m

Guest on this weeks 8vbebop is Max Seigel.Read more about him at maxseigel.comTo learn more about the co-hosts please visit their websitesginabenalcazar.comchrisglassmanmusic.comVisit them on Instagram@8vbebop@badeeduh@brassglassm

Episode #9 - "James Borowski"

Jun 10th, 2020 1h 17m

Guest on this weeks 8vbebop is James Borowski.Read more about him at jazzbassbone.comTo learn more about the co-hosts please visit their websitesginabenalcazar.comchrisglassmanmusic.comVisit them on Instagram@8vbebop@badeeduh@bras

Episode #5 - "Jennifer Wharton"

Jun 9th, 2020 51m 49s

Guest on this weeks 8vbebop is Jennifer Wharton.Read more about her at jenniferwharton.comBe sure to follow her on Instagram and Facebookfacebook.com/bonegasminstagram.com/jenniferwhartonTo learn more about the co-hosts please visit th

Episode #4 - "Getting Started Improvising"

Jun 8th, 2020 24m 9s

Chris and Gina go over the basics of beginning to improvise, and give you tips on how to get started!

Episode #3 - "David Taylor

Jun 8th, 2020 1h 45m

Guest on this weeks 8vbebop is David Taylor.Read more about him at davetaylor.netTo learn more about the co-hosts please visit their websitesginabenalcazar.comchrisglassmanmusic.comVisit them on Instagram@8vbebop@badeeduh@brassgla

Episode #1 - "Jazz Bass Trombone"

Jun 7th, 2020 51m 50s

Gina Benalcazar and Chris Glassman talk about bass trombone, jazz, and answer your questions about jazz bass trombone and its challenges!To learn more about the co-hosts please visit their websitesginabenalcazar.com chrisglassmanmusic.com

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