Even though the double bass has a strong role to play in jazz groups, as an anchor and as a vehicle for virtuoso solos, it holds the low ground in an orchestra, rarely getting a chance to shine.

The deep roar of a quartet of double basses, playing one of John Williams' greatest themes. John Williams' Imperial March from The Empire Strikes Back is one of movie music's most formidable themes, ...

George Speed of the TSO shows us how the double bass works and its role in a performance. Violetta "Vi" Vibrato meets George Speed who plays the double bass for Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. Vi ...

Two very special concerts took place at Lynn’s historic Town Hall recently, performed by distinguished musicians including Raphael Wallfisch, the internationally celebrated cellist, Allan Schiller, ...

LENOX — At most classical orchestral concerts, the double bass section saws away intently with little recognition, tucked away to the side like wallflowers at a wedding. Unless jazz is on the bill, ...

The Seattle Chamber Music Festival, which opens its 23rd season Monday night at Lakeside School, may be based in Seattle, but the three dozen or so musicians who appear there every summer are rarely ...