Martha Walvoord's guest appearances

Martha Walvoord

Contrabass Conversations

David Allen

Paul Simon

Brian Johnson

Willie Nelson

Henry Chen

William Parker

Steve Metcalf

Scott Dixon

John Davis

Chris West

Leonard Bernstein

Paul Johnson

Miles Brown

Kevin Brown

Rick Jones

OwlTail

Jack Unzicker

Jack Unzicker and Martha Walvoord have recently released an album of duos for violin and bass.  Titled  The Diaries of Adam and Eve, it features new works for violin and bass by composers Michael Daugherty, Dan Cavanagh, Andrea Clearfield, Tom Knific, and George Chave. Check out this new album through the following links:   Albany Records  Spotify  Apple Music  Amazon Prime Music  iTunes  Amazon  Michael Daugherty Dan Cavanagh Andrea Clearfield  Tom Knific George Chave  YouTube    Also, be sure to check out these past two  conversations with Jack from 2017 for more on his career and background. 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.   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. 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! Modacity   Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.    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. 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. nkoda nkoda is a sheet music app for iOS, Android, and many platforms. It includes music from over 100 of the major music publishers like Boosey &amp; Hawkes and Barenreiter. Practice, play and perform your sheet music, and mark up your parts as needed.  This subscription service has received praise from Sir Simon Rattle and Joyce DiDonato.  Start your free trial at nkoda.com. 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 

<a href="http://www.jackunzicker.com/doublebass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jack Unzicker</a> and <a href="https://mentis.uta.edu/explore/profile/martha-walvoord" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Martha Walvoord</a> have recently released an album of duos for violin and bass.  Titled <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6ERFX2GOf2qlTzK1DvOgYs?si=BYGPXA-7Rd6Rw2rUoWXvcA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Diaries of Adam and Eve</a>, it features new works for violin and bass by composers Michael Daugherty, Dan Cavanagh, Andrea Clearfield, Tom Knific, and George Chave. Check out this new album through the following links: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.albanyrecords.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=AR&amp;Product_Code=TROY1791&amp;Category_Code=a-NR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Albany Records</a></li> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6ERFX2GOf2qlTzK1DvOgYs?si=BYGPXA-7Rd6Rw2rUoWXvcA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a></li> <li><a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-diaries-of-adam-and-eve/1485644331" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Music</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/ap/signin?clientContext=184-8152830-1449249&amp;openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmusic.amazon.com%2F%3FrefMarker%3Ddm_wcp_af_r%26ref%3Ddm_sh_qscAepvqLE6WqVVX5gtOlzyUP&amp;openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&amp;openid.assoc_handle=amzn_webamp_us&amp;openid.mode=checkid_setup&amp;marketPlaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&amp;pageId=amzn_cpweb&amp;openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&amp;openid.pape.max_auth_age=0&amp;siteState=clientContext%3D140-9554983-3662525%2CsourceUrl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fmusic.amazon.com%252F%253FrefMarker%253Ddm_wcp_af_r%2526ref%253Ddm_sh_qscAepvqLE6WqVVX5gtOlzyUP%2Csignature%3Dnull" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon Prime Music</a></li> <li><a href="https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/the-diaries-of-adam-and-eve/1485644331?mt=1&amp;app=music&amp;at=1l3vshg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Diaries-Adam-Martha-Walvoord-Unzicker/dp/B07ZS2HKDJ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=unzicker+adam+eve&amp;qid=1572823731&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon</a></li> <li><a href="https://michaeldaugherty.net/works/small-chamber-ensemble/the-diaries-of-adam-and-eve/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Michael Daugherty</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.dancavanagh.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Cavanagh</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.andreaclearfield.com/works/chamber/a-dream-of-trees/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Clearfield</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.isbstore.com/duo-no-3-for-violin-and-double-bass-by-tom-knifi3.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Knific</a></li> <li><a href="https://chavemusic.weebly.com/double-bass.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">George Chave</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nW_iwLdBldcstGsxKuqZT9Hs6rTj5mzVY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a></li> </ul> Also, be sure to check out these <a href="https://contrabassconversations.com/2017/09/26/jack-unzicker/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">past two</a> <a href="https://contrabassconversations.com/2017/11/17/puzzle-of-our-lives/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> conversations with Jack</a> from 2017 for more on his career and background. <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="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/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! <a href="https://www.modacity.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Modacity</a> Modacity is a practicing app that helps musicians be more effective at practice.  They help you get the results you want, while keeping you encouraged and motivated to stick with it and reach those goals – however big, or small, they may be.  <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="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="https://www.nkoda.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nkoda</a> nkoda is a sheet music app for iOS, Android, and many platforms. It includes music from over 100 of the major music publishers like Boosey &amp; Hawkes and Barenreiter. Practice, play and perform your sheet music, and mark up your parts as needed.  This subscription service has received praise from Sir Simon Rattle and Joyce DiDonato.  Start your free trial at <a href="https://www.nkoda.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nkoda.com</a>. 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><a href="http://thebackstagecreative.libsyn.com/2019/03" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Krista Kopper</a>, archival and cataloging</li> </ul>

658: Jack Unzicker and Martha Walvoord new duo album