Hein van de Geyn is jazz double bassist, composer, teacher and band leader from the Netherlands. His groundbreaking Comprehensive Bass Method has influenced a generation of bassists and is widely regarded as one of the leading pedagogical works for jazz double bass.
We talk about Hein’s remarkable career, his time in San Francisco, writing his bass method, what life in South Africa has been like these last several years, and much more. Enjoy!
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Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
01:28 Getting to Know Hein van de Gein
01:50 Reminiscing About San Francisco's Jazz Scene
03:17 Exploring the Jazz Scene in South Africa
04:35 The Importance of Practice and Mastery
10:17 The Role of a Music Teacher
14:10 The Art of Improvisation and Composition
18:12 The Value of Consistent Practice
22:33 The Journey of Learning and Teaching Music
26:58 Closing Thoughts and Reflections
28:50 Discovering Pablo Records and Dreaming of Playing
29:09 Memories of Performing with Joe Pass
30:07 The Art of Musical Language and Influence of Charlie Hayden
31:14 The Impact of Michael Brecker and the Role of Charlie Hayden
32:03 Reflections on Early Musical Influences and Evolution
32:56 The Shift in Bass Playing and Amplification Over the Years
33:33 The Unexpected Impact of Jaco Pastorius
34:57 The Evolution of Bass Amplification and Sound
36:56 Memories of Playing with Jazz Legends
39:00 The Importance of Technique and Style in Bass Playing
42:10 The Transition from Jazz Musician to South African Entrepreneur
47:32 The Enduring Passion for Music and Jazz
52:31 Lessons Learned from Playing with Jazz Greats
53:55 Closing Thoughts on the Global Jazz Community
