Upright Citizens: Recent Episodes
Reuben Rogers & Bob DeBoo
Professional musicians and upright bass gurus Reuben Rogers and Bob DeBoo discuss ways to become a better musician and improve your playing.
"In modern society, where we are bombarded with information constantly, it can be challenging to slow down and absorb glorious details that surround us in depth. This relates directly to our music life as well, so we better pay attention! In this episode Reuben and Bob discuss their thoughts on why details matter, and what you can do to build your awareness muscle..."
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"Bassist and Composer Matt Penman has long been a favorite of the Upright Citizens. In this episode we rap about his sound, writing, playing, wine-making prowess, and so much more..."
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"Massimo Biolcati: bassist extraordinaire and creator of the widely-popular app, iRealPro, joins the Upright Citizens to talk bass, life, tech, AI, and much more..."
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"Bob Hurst has been inspiring the music world for decades, and it's time for the Upright Citizens to do our part to shine some light on him for this 'Bassist Spotlight' episode. Come listen to a few of Bob and Reuben's favorite tracks featuring Mr. Hurst, and hear them share their thoughts..."
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"Master Luthier David Gage has been THE guy in the NYC scene for decades. He's worked with all of our bass heroes and has been an innovator in bass technology like his ubiquitous "Realist Pickup" and the famous flight cases. In this interview the Upright Citizens pick his brain about all things bass and talk about what's in store for the future..."
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"Bob and Reuben discuss the pros and cons of playing one main instrument, versus playing many different basses. There are some perhaps unexpected benefits to both and the Upright Citizens share the down-low on both 'situations'..."
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Bassist Avishai Cohen is truly beyond category. Known for playing the upright and electric bass at an extremely high levels, but equally celebrated for his writing and arranging. The epitome of a 'Bassist as Leader,' he has 22 solo albums out and runs his own record label - Radaz Recordz. Join the Upright Citizens as they scratch the surface of the immense talent that is Avishai Cohen!
Our Avishai Cohen Playlist
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Joe Martin is one of the most in-demand bassists out there, and the Upright Citizens are here to give him his flowers!
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The Upright Citizens share their thoughts on Jazz Bass Education...buckle up!
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Bob and Reuben's Oscar Pettiford "Bassist as Leaders" Playlist
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Here's Reuben & Bob's "Drummerless Situations" playlist
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Here's Bob & Reuben's 'Guitar Trio Gems' playlist
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Here's Bob & Reuben's 'Guitar Trio Gems' playlist
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Here's our Marc Johnson Playlist
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Check out some of the Tech Tools we talked about: TC Electronics Clip-on Tuner, Snark tuner, Tonal Energy, Time Guru, Drum Genius, Transcribe, iRehearse, Note Flight, MuseScore, Sibelius, ForScore, AirTurn, EverNote, and Harmony Cloud
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It's time to celebrate Paul Chamber's Birthday! Check out Bob's Walk Like Paul Chambers course with a limited time $50 discount in honor of PC!
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Upright Citizens '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.
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With the holiday season in full swing, Bob and Reuben get festive and listen to their favorite Christmastime jazz tunes. You can check out every tune discussed in this episode with our Spotify playlist.
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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 from bassists.
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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 from bassists.
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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 on today's episode.
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Bob and Reuben cover some of the lessons they learned on their journeys to become professional musicians.
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After last week's episode about the physical conditioning for playing bass, what about the mental and emotional side of being a musician?
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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.
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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.
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Reuben and Bob talk about the do's and don'ts of playing ballads, as well as some excellent examples of tunes worth emulating.
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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.
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What do you do when you're playing with nothing but chordless instruments? Bob and Reuben share their wisdom on today's episode.
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Bob and Reuben continue their conversation with one of the masters of jazz bass: Larry Grenadier. You can check out his website for more information right here
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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. You can check out his website for more information right here
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Accomplished jazz drummer and educator Ulysses Owens, Jr. discusses his musical career and advice he would give to aspiring musicians. Check out all of his Open Studio courses here
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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.
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Bob and Reuben check off some of the most important things to keep in mind for this crucial musical partnership.
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Bob and Reuben continue their exploration of some of the most recognizable bass licks in jazz music. On this episode, they check out a Sam Jones tune, as well as a composition by the legendary Monk.
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Bob and Reuben list off some of their favorite bass courses you can get online.
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Bob and Reuben continue their exploration of some of the most recognizable bass licks in jazz music.
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Bob and Reuben weigh the pros and cons that come along with the two different versions of the bass.
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We've all heard of jazz standards, but what about those tunes with instantly recognizable bass riffs? Bob and Reuben list off some of their favorites.
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Bob and Reuben offer up some tips on how to look forward to your practice sessions instead of dreading them.
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Bob and Reuben weigh the pros and cons of learning how to play with sheet music or learning tunes completely by ear.
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So you got the gig - great! Now what? Bob and Reuben discuss some ways to make sure you keep your fellow musicians happy during the show.
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Bob and Reuben dispel the stereotype that bass solos are boring, and also explain how to make sure you're keeping the audience engaged during your solo.
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It might be a "bass nerd" thing to talk about, but your setup has a huge impact on your overall sound.
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It's Bob's turn to pick his bass and drum teams this week, and he chooses an especially funky pair this time around.
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Bob and Reuben interview expert jazz drummer and educator Greg Hutchinson about what bassists and drummers should do to best serve the music.
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Reuben explains the meaning behind his personal mantra on today's episode.
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Bob and Reuben discuss what pianists look for in good bass players - and what we want out of pianists
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This time it's all Reuben's picks as he lists some more legendary bass and drum duos.
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Bob and Reuben continue their exploration of some of the best rhythm sections in jazz history.
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Bob and Reuben listen to some bass and drum duos that made up some of the best rhythm sections of all time.
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This time it's Reuben's turn to showcase a few unsung bass heroes.
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Bob highlights some bassists that he thinks deserve a little more love in this episode.
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Bob and Reuben share some easy-to-follow tips on ways you can improve your daily practice sessions.
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Bob and Reuben recall some things they've seen on the bandstand that caught their attention - and how you can do these things, too.
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On this episode, Reuben and Bob talk about some professional development advice to improve your marketability as a musician.
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