1073: Sidney King on his multifaceted career

Contrabass Conversations

In this episode, acclaimed double bassist, composer, and arranger Sidney King discusses his busy fall filled with outreach events, master classes, and student recitals at the University of Louisville.

Sidney highlights his collaborations, notably with flamenco guitarist Gareth Jones, and shares insights into his compositions for orchestras, educational groups, and church services.

He emphasizes the importance of community and education in his work, and the success he's found in making his compositions accessible through his new website.

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