Upton Bass String Instrument Co
Upton Bass String Instrument Co NewsletterVolume 21 - October 8th, 2010
In This Issue
Spalding
Korb
Parrott
Raines
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Greetings!

I get the opportunity to see a lot of amazing bassists.  I love the private concerts I get almost weekly as people come into our showrooms to try instruments out.  It's inspiring as an instrument maker to see up close how intimate and personal our instrument is.

One thing I see more and more is amazing women playing the double bass!  Let's face it...it's a heavily male dominated instrument...and seeing some femininity is a welcome sight.

Young women have some good role models who are blazing the trails...and I hope you enjoy the few that I have selected.  I know there are countless others...But Spalding, Korb, Raines and Parrott have been getting some very good press and I feel really representing our beloved instrument quite well...and I think they will have a big part in shaping the future of the bass.

So...without further ado, I bring you some Friday night double bass goodness!

And remember...if you have ANY links, news, videos, etc. you want to share, eMail it to me at [email protected] and I'll be sure to share it.  Oh...and if you just want to say "Hi" you can do that too!
 
Have a nice weekend!
 
Eric Roy
Upton Bass String Instrument Co
860-535-9399
 
Esperanza Spalding
YouTube

Esperanza Spalding performs at the Michael D. Palm Theater in Telluride, Colorado, 2007

www.esperanzaspalding.com
Kristin Korb
YouTube

Combining the instrumental influence of Ray Brown and Charles Mingus and the vocal styling of Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald, jazz bassist and vocalist Kristin Korb has created a sound all her own. This concert was filmed in early 2005 at Vienna's famous jazz club "Porgy & Bess," and features a truly magically performance by Korb.

www.kristinkorb.com
Nicki Parrott
YouTube

Eric, be sure to check out nickiparrott.com too!

Ben
Missy Raines
YouTube