Olivier Babaz's guest appearances

Olivier Babaz

Contrabass Conversations

The Hump With Katie Thiroux

John Goldsby

Rufus Reid

Paul Ellison

Nina DeCesare

Derrick Hodge

Carlos Henriquez

Larry Grenadier

Todd Coolman

Christian McBride

Katie Thiroux

Lynn Seaton

Hans Sturm

Marco Panascia

Gene Perla

Barry Green

OwlTail

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!"💥Did you know...➡️ Olivier grew up outside of Paris and his main influence comes from Blues? ➡️ After picking up the double bass as a teen, he realized he needed to go to Conservatoire to get the technique down! 😲 ➡️ He is a creative improviser and often goes live on YT, be sure to subscribe! 💯➡️ He does incredible things with the bow and has studied extensively with François Rabbath  🌟💪Check out Olivier!YoutubeInstagramDiscover Double BassSpotifyiTunesWebsiteWe'd like to thank our sponsors for today's show!👉 Jams World This clothing company is based in Honolulu, HI and I love wearing the clothing because it's colorful, handmade and the fabric breathes and is comfortable! Use promo code "JAZZ15" to receive 15% off your entire order! The company collects art from around the world, and each of their garments are a timeless piece of art.  The art is screened in long lasting, stay true color on our exclusive 100% Spun Crushed Rayon. The fabric keeps you cool and just feels good. Their limited edition collections are cut and sewn in their Honolulu, Hawaii factory. Each print has coordinating hand-painted buttons created just for Jams World by a California artist.  Jams World has remained a Hawaii based, multi-generational company dedicated to quality, individuality, and style which can be seen in each piece created. The company operates six retail stores located on Oahu and on the Big Island of Hawaii. www.jamsworld.com👉 Kolstein Music has over 77 years in the string business repairing, crafting and creating innovative instruments and solutions! Their motto is "Perfection, Integrity, Craftsmanship" and I have experienced this first hand! Use promo code "KATIE10" to receive 10% your entire online or phone purchase.www.kolstein.comYour HostKatie ThirouxLos Angeles jazz bassist and vocalist. Following her prodigious beginnings on bass at age 8 and studies under renowned vocalist Tierney Sutton at 12, Thiroux was mentored by the legendary bassist John Clayton and was awarded a Phil Ramone Presidential Scholarship to Berklee College of Music while gaining experience on the bandstand with artists including Terrell Safford, Terri Lyne Carrington, Branford Marsalis, Larry Fuller, Ken Peplowski, Jeff Clayton, Patti Austin, Geri Allen, Helen Sung, Charles McPherson, and dozens of others.“This girl is IT!” (Quincy Jones) “A multitasking talent who swings her bass with a Mack-truck-powered lilt that would make her hero Ray Brown proud." The New YorkerInstagramSpotifyiTunesAmazonWebsite

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!" 💥Did you know... ➡️ Olivier grew up outside of Paris and his main influence comes from Blues? ➡️ After picking up the double bass as a teen, he realized he needed to go to Conservatoire to get the technique down! 😲 ➡️ He is a creative improviser and often goes live on YT, be sure to subscribe! 💯 ➡️ He does incredible things with the bow and has studied extensively with François Rabbath  🌟💪 Check out Olivier! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoea-ACtIBpl6kKyNf2ZNSQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/olivierbabaz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a><a href="https://discoverdoublebass.com/olivier-babaz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discover Double Bass </a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ejdqul2cUmqmPSF9vMMcO?si=BpwSMu8nSiCd0-N8bsp7Dw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/olivier-babaz/592592729" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.olivierbabaz.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> We'd like to thank our sponsors for today's show! 👉 <a href="https://www.jamsworld.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jams World </a>This clothing company is based in Honolulu, HI and I love wearing the clothing because it's colorful, handmade and the fabric breathes and is comfortable! Use promo code "JAZZ15" to receive 15% off your entire order! The company collects art from around the world, and each of their garments are a timeless piece of art.  The art is screened in long lasting, stay true color on our exclusive 100% Spun Crushed Rayon. The fabric keeps you cool and just feels good. Their limited edition collections are cut and sewn in their Honolulu, Hawaii factory. Each print has coordinating hand-painted buttons created just for Jams World by a California artist.  Jams World has remained a Hawaii based, multi-generational company dedicated to quality, individuality, and style which can be seen in each piece created. The company operates six retail stores located on Oahu and on the Big Island of Hawaii. <a href="https://www.jamsworld.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jamsworld.com</a> 👉 <a href="https://kolstein.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kolstein Music</a> has over 77 years in the string business repairing, crafting and creating innovative instruments and solutions! Their motto is "Perfection, Integrity, Craftsmanship" and I have experienced this first hand! Use promo code "KATIE10" to receive 10% your entire online or phone purchase. <a href="https://kolstein.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kolstein.com</a> Your Host Katie Thiroux Los Angeles jazz bassist and vocalist.  Following her prodigious beginnings on bass at age 8 and studies under renowned vocalist Tierney Sutton at 12, Thiroux was mentored by the legendary bassist John Clayton and was awarded a Phil Ramone Presidential Scholarship to Berklee College of Music while gaining experience on the bandstand with artists including Terrell Safford, Terri Lyne Carrington, Branford Marsalis, Larry Fuller, Ken Peplowski, Jeff Clayton, Patti Austin, Geri Allen, Helen Sung, Charles McPherson, and dozens of others.“This girl is IT!” (Quincy Jones) “A multitasking talent who swings her bass with a Mack-truck-powered lilt that would make her hero Ray Brown proud." The New Yorker <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katiethiroux/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4I4zUVPXaUeXYwhlI3O2Jc?si=pwSsmh9ZSzC_Vw27lmaHeQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/katie-thiroux/957428824" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-Katie-Thiroux/dp/B00UCK78R6/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Katie+thiroux&amp;qid=1599517413&amp;s=dmusic&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon </a><a href="http://www.katiethiroux.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>

Olivier Babaz "In Flow!"

It is a pleasure to have Olivier Babaz back on the podcast!  Olivier recently released a course with Discover Double Bass titled The Creative Improvisor. In this episode, we talk about our shared experiences filming for Discover Double Bass, using iPads creatively for music, Olivier's live streams, creative flow, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to follow Olivier on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram! Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

It is a pleasure to have <a href="http://www.olivierbabaz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Olivier Babaz</a> back on the podcast!  Olivier recently released a <a href="https://courses.discoverdoublebass.com/p/creative-improvisor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">course with Discover Double Bass titled The Creative Improvisor</a>. In this episode, we talk about our shared experiences filming for <a href="https://discoverdoublebass.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discover Double Bass</a>, using iPads creatively for music, Olivier's live streams, creative flow, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to follow Olivier on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/twothousandten0807" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/olivierbabaz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/olivierbabaz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>! <a href="http://smarturl.it/cbcpodcast?ck_subscriber_id=90309136" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the podcast</a> to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

719: Olivier Babaz on The Creative Improvisor 

Olivier Babaz recently released his  first course with Discover Double Bass.  Titled Jazz Bowing, this incredibly cool course explores all kinds of cool bowing techniques that Olivier uses in his playing. Lessons cover topics like:  Fundamentals of Bow Technique Basic Bow Strokes Slurs Developing Arco Technique Left Hand Technique and the Bow Bowed Walking Bass Lines Bowed Melodies Improvisation  We reference a video interview that Olivier filmed with Discover Double Bass founder Geoff Chalmers, and  we dig into Olivier’s background, using kalina and bass, staying inspired, and many other topics. Olivier is a fascinating musician and a very cool person, and I know you’ll enjoy checking out today’s chat with him as well as the  new course!  Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: 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.   Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. A440 Violin Shop An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, A440's commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. Texas Hill Country Bass Collective Join them July 22 thru July 25 for our 6th annual Austin Bass Workshop at the amazing Westlake High School.  Come join friends from the Texas Hill Country Bass Collective for four days of music, bass, and fun and work with 2019 featured guest artist (and past Contrabass Conversations guest) Dennis Whittaker! 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. The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! 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  Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!

<a href="http://www.olivierbabaz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Olivier Babaz</a> recently released his <a href="https://courses.discoverdoublebass.com/p/jazz-bowing/?product_id=1133563&amp;coupon_code=JAZZBOWING" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> first course</a> with <a href="https://discoverdoublebass.com/olivier-babaz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discover Double Bass</a>.  Titled Jazz Bowing, this incredibly cool course explores all kinds of cool bowing techniques that Olivier uses in his playing. Lessons cover topics like: <ul> <li>Fundamentals of Bow Technique</li> <li>Basic Bow Strokes</li> <li>Slurs</li> <li>Developing Arco Technique</li> <li>Left Hand Technique and the Bow</li> <li>Bowed Walking Bass Lines</li> <li>Bowed Melodies</li> <li>Improvisation</li> </ul> We reference a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOyu9tlPB3s&amp;t=453s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">video interview that Olivier filmed with Discover Double Bass founder Geoff Chalmers</a>, and  we dig into Olivier’s background, using kalina and bass, staying inspired, and many other topics. Olivier is a fascinating musician and a very cool person, and I know you’ll enjoy checking out today’s chat with him as well as the <a href="https://courses.discoverdoublebass.com/p/jazz-bowing/?product_id=1133563&amp;coupon_code=JAZZBOWING" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> new course!</a> <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle!</a> Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/strings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">D'Addario Strings</a> This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/daddario2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zyex strings</a>, 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. <a href="http://kolstein.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kolstein Music</a> The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Violin and Bow making establishment in Brooklyn, New York. Now on Long Island, over 60 years later, Kolstein’s has built a proud reputation for quality, craftsmanship and expertise in both the manufacture and repair of a whole range of stringed instruments, and has expanded to a staff of twelve experts in restoration, marketing and production. <a href="https://steveswanstringbass.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steve Swan String Bass</a> Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature professional setups and come with a cover at no additional cost. Used and consignment instruments receive any needed repairs and upgrades before getting a display position on the sales floor. <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/a440" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A440 Violin Shop</a> An institution in the Roscoe Village neighborhood for over 20 years, <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/a440" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A440</a>'s commitment to fairness and value means that we have many satisfied customers from the local, national, and international string playing communities. Our clients include major symphony orchestras, professional orchestra and chamber music players, aspiring students, amateur adult players, all kinds of fiddlers, jazz and commercial musicians, university music departments, and public schools. <a href="http://www.texashillcountrybasscollective.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Texas Hill Country Bass Collective</a> Join them July 22 thru July 25 for our 6th annual Austin Bass Workshop at the amazing Westlake High School.  Come join friends from the Texas Hill Country Bass Collective for four days of music, bass, and fun and work with 2019 featured guest artist (and past Contrabass Conversations guest) Dennis Whittaker! <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/uptonbass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Upton Bass String Instrument Company</a> 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. <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/bassviolinshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bass Violin Shop</a> The <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/bassviolinshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bass Violin Shop</a> offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! Contrabass Conversations production team: <ul> <li><a href="http://doublebassblog.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Heath</a>, host</li> <li>Michael Cooper and Steve Hinchey, audio editing</li> <li><a href="http://mitchmoehring.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mitch Moehring</a>, audio engineer</li> <li><a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/2016/04/20/cbc-205-trevor-jones-on-musical-pit-work-scheduling-creativity-and-finding-balance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Trevor Jones,</a> publication and promotion</li> <li>Krista Kopper, archival and cataloging</li> </ul> <a href="http://contrabassconversations.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the podcast</a> to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!