238: Thomas Martin on Bottesini, gut strings, and the bass revolution

Today’s episode features Thomas Martin.  Tom has worn many hats throughout his career, working as an orchestra principal bass, soloist, champion of Bottesini’s music, luthier, teacher, and conductor.  We cover a wide variety of topics, including Tom's early years, playing in the Army Orchestra, studying with Roger Scott, the process of uncovering the music of Bottesini and reconstructing how Bottesini approached the instrument, making basses, and the bass revolution that’s currently taking place.  Enjoy! Links: Tom’s website Tom’s Bottesini recordings: Bottesini Collection Vol. 1 Bottesini Collection Vol. 2 Bottesini Collection Vol. 3 Bottesini Collection Vol. 4 Bottesini Collection Vol. 5 Listener feedback links: Cassie LaMarche’s GoFundMe for BASS2016 Music Podcasts I’ve been Enjoying: The Entrepreneurial Musician Divergent Paths Clarineat A Musical Life