Robert Lucaciu – Interview & Performance

In this video, we meet the trail-blazing bassist, Robert Lucaciu. Based in Germany, Robert's built a reputation as a virtuosic bassist who's playing reflects his deep sense of creativity and musical expression. We discuss his musical origins, what he learnt studying and playing with many of the world’s great contemporary bassists such as Mark Dresser, working as an educator, his experience of playing on the experimental, jazz and classical music scenes & more. There was also time for two stunning solo performances which you don't want to miss. A huge thank you to ‪@robertlucaciu5533‬ for taking time out of his busy touring schedule to join me, it was an absolute pleasure to meet him and hear him play! If you enjoy the video, please make Robert welcome in the YouTube comments below. Be sure to check out the behind-the-scenes photos and a full list of links to people and topics discussed in this video at https://discoverdoublebass.com/interv... 00:00 Solo performance 1 05:14 How to approach improvisation 06:51 Introducing Robert 07:58 Musical origins & inspirations 13:06 Studying with Mark Dresser 15:09 Recommended listening 15:50 Sound concepts 17:28 Touring & instruments 17:51Gerold Genssler double bass strings 18:12 Evi Filippou 20:24 Fallen Crooner Project 21:55 Teaching 25:10 Solo performance 2 28:28 Thought process when improvising Love the double bass? Join our online community of double bassists: https://discoverdoublebass.com - All our lessons, interviews & courses in one place!   / discoverdoublebass     / discover_double_bass     / discoverdoubleb