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“Most people of my age and my generation started on electric….” From a Bass Guitar Channel Radio Show broadcast in February 2021 on Cygnus Radio– host David C. Gross and KYBP “honcho” Tom Semioli talk with bassist Larry Grenadier. In this unedited clip, Larry ruminates o’er his early years, influences, the role of the upright and the electric and how both instruments inspire the present generation, working with Paul Motian, a Jaco story or two, thoughts on practice and education, and reflections on the artform! Interviewers: Tom Semioli, David C. Gross.

“Once you can play your instrument, the next question is ‘are you listening to what is going on around you…” From The Bass Guitar Channel Radio Show broadcast in February 2021 on Cygnus Radio– host David C. Gross and KYBP “honcho” Tom Semioli talk with bassist Larry Grenadier. In this second unedited clip, Larry talks about the merits of streaming and the traditional album format, digging deep into Art Tatum and classical music, his recordings with Jack DeJohnette, Ethan Iverson, David Sanchez, Joshua Redman, Paul Motion, Brad Meldau, Pat Metheny, D’Angelo, Charles Lloyd, Wolfgang Muthsppiel, and his solo bass album “The Gleaners” among other topics! Interviewers: Tom Semioli, David C. Gross.