Episode 41 · · 19:36
This time Bob and Reuben discuss their thoughts, from the teachers' chair, on how to prepare for a lesson.
Episode 40 · · 32:13
Reuben and Bob are back for Season 2 of Upright Citizens! In this episode they discuss some of the wisdom they've gained over the years of being freelance musicians. We're talking mo...
Episode 39 · · 26:44
Best Of 2021 Retrospective. In this last episode of 2021, we look back to some of the more memorable moments from the first year of our podcast.
Episode 38 · · 36:19
With the holiday season in full swing, Bob and Reuben get festive and listen to their favorite Christmastime jazz tunes.
Episode 37 · · 21:42
Kendrick Scott and Gerald Clayton continue their discussion with Bob and Reuben as they discuss touring, playing in front of a live audience again, and what other band members want f...
Episode 36 · · 31:23
Kendrick Scott and Gerald Clayton join fellow Charles Lloyd Quartet member Reuben as they discuss touring, playing in front of a live audience again, and what other band members want...
Episode 35 · · 48:53
With such a long and illustrious career, it's hard to pick just 6 of the best Ray Brown tunes. Bob and Reuben try to whittle it down in this episode.
Episode 34 · · 21:04
Bob and Reuben cover some of the lessons they learned on their journeys to become professional musicians.
Episode 33 · · 15:51
After last week's episode about the physical conditioning for playing bass, what about the mental and emotional side of being a musician?
Episode 32 · · 19:25
The upright bass is a physically demanding instrument, so what happens if you haven't played a long gig with one in a while? Bob and Reuben are here to give you some tips.
Episode 31 · · 22:43
While it's of course possible to be completely self-taught, Bob and Reuben talk about some of the benefits you can only get from having a teacher.
Episode 30 · · 31:48
Reuben and Bob talk about the do's and don'ts of playing ballads, as well as some excellent examples of tunes worth emulating.
Episode 29 · · 34:02
Touring can be physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting. Bob and Reuben provide some tips to help make life on the road a little more comfortable.
Episode 28 · · 18:14
What do you do when you're playing with nothing but chordless instruments? Bob and Reuben share their wisdom
Episode 27 · · 39:19
Bob and Reuben continue their conversation with one of the masters of jazz bass: Larry Grenadier
Episode 26 · · 27:57
Jazz bass extraordinaire Lenny Grenadier discusses his early days breaking onto the jazz scene, as well as some tips for what to do on and off the bandstand.
Episode 25 · · 48:00
Accomplished jazz drummer and educator Ulysses Owens, Jr. discusses his musical career and advice he would give to aspiring musicians.
Episode 24 · · 38:48
Bob and Reuben continue their exploration of some of the most recognizable bass licks in jazz music - this time, they break down tunes by Wayne Shorter and Oscar Peterson
Episode 23 · · 30:37
Bob and Reuben check off some of the most important things to keep in mind for this crucial musical partnership
Episode 22 · · 33:43
Bob and Reuben continue their exploration of some of the most recognizable bass licks in jazz music.