637: Robert Landfermann on free jazz




Contrabass Conversations double bass life show

Summary: I was introduced to Robert Landfermann by WDR Big Band bassist and former guest John Goldsby.  Robert is a mainstay on the German jazz and new music scene. He’s played for years with the Pablo Held Trio, and does his own albums and projects. He teaches at the University in Essen. We dig into topics like what it’s like performing free jazz, the influence of Paul Motian, Gensler strings and their fascinating properties, the Cologne jazz scene, and more.  Be sure to check out his albums Brief and T