Going “viral” for the double bass usually means a few thousand views, but as I write this, Davies video has 1,191,277 views and only dropped on Dec 11, 2019! This puts it currently at #30 on the trending video list on YouTube. That’s impressive!
The Upton Report v2.7
Serge Alexandrovich Koussevitzky was a Russian-born conductor, composer, and double-bassist, known for his long tenure as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1924 to 1949.
The Upton Report v2.6
I love the pace of old movies…I find them relaxing. We’ve become so accustomed to flashing images, point of view changes every 10 seconds, panning cameras, etc. that when the camera stays still and dialogue lingers, it’s calming.
The Upton Report v2.5
On Saturday, November 16th we were treated to a very intimate performance by Lauren Pierce. Her passionate playing and openness with the audience will live on in many memories from that evening.
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“Jazz Foundation of America” Concord Model Double Bass
The Jazz Foundation of America was created to bring assistance to musicians needing emergency medical, housing and disaster relief. Additionally, the organization creates dignified paid work opportunities for artists to perform with free concerts at schools, hospitals, and nursing homes. Each year they produce almost 1,000 concerts in 17 states and reach more than 80,000…
An Evening with Lauren Pierce
Saturday, November 16th at 7 PM Please join us in the Upton Bass Barn for an evening of double bass virtuosity with Lauren Pierce! Tickets include a wine reception and discussion with this revelatory performer and instructor. Seating is limited. “She is among the very few bass players in her generation who is using her…
The Upton Report v2.4
Lauren Pierce is one of the most prominent double bass soloists of a new generation of instrumentalists. Leveraging her talent against emerging social…
The Upton Report v2.3
A few years ago we were proud to host Eric Revis and Orrin Evans at the Upton Bass Barn for an intimate performance. Here’s a recap of the night! Other than our bass brotherly love for Eric, why bring this up? Glad you asked! We have another barn concert planned, and you’re NOT going to…
The Upton Report v2.2
TURv2.2 Good to see who’s watching! After last weeks reboot, I saw Luis Cojal’s video pop up in lots of places online. If you missed it, go back an issue and take a listen. It may not “be your thing” but you have to respect how well done and original it is. The culture today…
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