Vladimir Torres Interview/Performance (double bass)

In this interview, filmed in Paris in the spring of 2022, I meet one of the double bass world's most exciting players to discuss their solo album 'Music for a Locked in Double Bass'. Vladimir Torres is an innovative artist who fuses pop and jazz influences with a deep sense of groove and tasteful solos. In addition to arrangements of popular songs and jazz standards, Vladimir is also a composer, and we feature his piece Se Acabó at the end of the interview.

In our discussion, we focus on Vladimir’s experiences as a self-taught musician, as well as recording his solo album, which features classic pop, jazz and contemporary music by artists including The Beatles, Charles Mingus and Michael Jackson. I hope you enjoy this video with Vladimir Torres and his stunning solo performance! As usual, we have provided links to the people referenced in our conversation and some behind-the-scenes photos from the session; follow this link to take a look: https://discoverdoublebass.com/interv...

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Touring
01:56 Origins Story
03:36 Songs from his solo bass album
10:56 Developing double bass technique
13:24 Inspiring bassists
14:34 Double bass gear
18:31 Performance of Se Acabó

DISCUSSION NOTES:
In this discussion, Geoff references Dave Holland’s 1978 album Emerald Tears as an early solo double bass recording. It’s worth adding that Barre Phillips’ 1968 recording of solo bass improvisations, issued as Journal Violone in the US, Unaccompanied Barre in England, and Basse Barre in France, is generally credited as the first solo bass record.

LINKS:
Huge thanks to @VladimirTorres for joining us and for sharing his inspiring music. If you want to learn more about him, check out the full set of links to his website and social media on this page: https://discoverdoublebass.com/interv...

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Thanks for watching, and we will see you next time!
Geoff and the DDB Team.

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