Bass Clarinet Explorations

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Rich tones worth exploring and experimenting with

Adam Schatz is a New York-based songwriter, improviser, and producer from Newton, Massachusetts. He’s a founder of the collaborative improvising band, Father Figures and adventurous rock band, Landlady. Schatz treats all of his projects as an adventure, observing the world with fresh, almost alien eyes. From his studio, The Chamber of Commerce, he has produced recordings for artists such as Renata Zeiguer, Danke, Isaac Gillespie, and more.

The bass clarinet has an appealing, rich, earthy tone distinct from other instruments in its range. It draws on and enhances the qualities of the lower range of the soprano and alto instrument. It’s best known for its role in orchestras, marching bands, film scores, and jazz music. But what happens when you add a processed bass clarinet to a trap beat or pop hook? What if it completely transforms an R&B harmony? The possibilities are endless and now is an excellent time to experiment.

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