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Interview with Jason Heath on Contrabass Conversations

I've written a lot of music for double bass. 
You can hear my take on writing for this interesting instrument in this 2 part interview.
Contrabass Conversations Interview Part 1
Contrabass Conversations Interview Part 2 

Pieces of "JUNK" at Joe's Pub
From "JUNK: A Rock Opera" Music and Lyrics by Brainpool

I had a chance to perform at Joe's Pub at the Public Theater in New York.
I was part of the pit band playing cello (and slide whistle!).
You can see me in the rehearsal clip and occasionally in the actual performance.

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