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Double Bass Renaud Garcia Fons

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Dbassmon

Oct 2, 2004
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Rutherford, NJ
#1
While the term virtuoso get bantered about from time to time, few are more deserving than this player. His command of the instrument is undeniable; arco, pizz, intonation, crossing the line between genres and cultures, this guy rips!

I had the pleasure of seeing this band up close and personal this past March at Joes Pub in NYC. There were only a few people in attendance, apparently this word in not out on this guy in NYC as only about 25 people were there to hear this.

I recorded this with a flip video recorder. Enjoy!

 
#2
Thanks for putting that up. I love this guy. Can't believe so few were there to dig this stuff.

25 people in NYC? I'll never get to see him out here in the land of cows....

Fantastic stuff. Thanks again.
 
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At the '07 ISB in OKC, I was wandering past Jean Auray's both and spotted a tall, good-looking fellow playing one of his basses. I thought to myself "this guy is pretty good"...

The next night at his recital when he took the stage, I thought to myself "that's the tall good-looking fellow I saw yesterday." He then proceeded to blow my mind.

At one point he played something ridiculously difficult- I think I was a 4 octave descending arpeggio in 64th note triplets, spicatto, perfectly clean. There was an audible GASP in the audience. My girlfriend leaned over to me and asked 'what happened'. I said "I'll tell you later, after I've changed my pants."
 
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I am North American manager for Renaud, and would like people in the Forum to know about his visit to the U.S. during the first week of January 2015. Here are the dates:

January 6 (Tuesday) - 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Sally Fleming Master Class
University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Stamps Auditorium in the Walgreen Drama Center, Ann Arbor
Free and open to the public
http://events.umich.edu/event/20229

January 7 (Wednesday) - 8:30pm
Solo performance
World Music Wednesday
Old Town School of Folk Music
Chicago, Illinois
Free and open to the public (donations accepted)
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January 8 (Thursday) - 8:00pm
Solo performance
Kerrytown Concert House
Ann Arbor, Michigan
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January 10 (Saturday) - 7:30pm
La Línea del Sur Quartet
Kiko Ruiz (Flamenco guitar), David Venitucci (accordion), Pascal Rollando (percussion)
Newman Center for the Performing Arts
Denver, Colorado
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Please spread the word!
 
#15
Steve Clark said:
Funny you should post this. I was just introduced to his music over the weekend.

His website has scores for download as well. His facility is beyond my ability but having the score will make for interesting reading and listening.

S.
Click to expand...

Steve, I'm not seeing where I can purchase/download his scores. I wonder if I'm not seeing it or if they're just not available anymore?
 
#18
So many great bassists and musicians in NYC, I am very surprised that this concert wasn't heavily attended. Renaud is very well know out here in California amongst all the players that I know. I have been wanting see him for years, please schedule something out here in Southern California, we are world's 8th largest economy, and always eager to spend $ on great concerts. I will personally help promote it.
 

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