History The double bass is generally regarded as a modern descendant of the string family of instruments that originated in Europe in the 15th century, and as such has been described as a bass Violin.

Flamenco, European classical, Indian ... The recordings on Beyond The Double Bass are consistently excellent, but one of the previously unreleased recordings stands out even in this exalted company.

Wooden Instument maker Benedict Puglisi is seen here making a new double bass in his studio in Hawthorn. Puglisi started out in 1995 with one wooden briefcase of tools and a $25 Chinese violin ...

One of the giants of the double bass, Oscar Pettiford was known for his ... In 1958, Pettiford traveled to Europe with the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band. He liked it there so much that he made it ...

Someone has invented a double bass which breaks down into separate, portable components. Could this put an end to musicians’ travelling woes? A team of luthiers from Parma, Italy have designed the ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. A rare double bass, crafted from spruce and pear wood in the 16th century, but with a ''subwoofer-like quality'', is the latest ...

He started playing violine at the age of six. Later he switched to the double bass. Nesin played in various small groups, big bands and orchestras in the U.S. and Europe. Nesin studied with Dave Clark ...

Concertos for other instruments have increased over the years, but it is very rare to hear a concerto for double bass, the largest and deepest stringed instrument. Yet a concerto for bass is ...