867: Kai Jack on bass community development - a podcast by Jason Heath

from 2022-01-10T11:00

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Kai Jack is the founder of The Mediterranean Double Bass Forum, which is a community-driven organization by and for double bassists designed to empower, inspire and connect double bassists of all ages and levels, particularly in countries around the Mediterranean Sea.

We talk about Kai’s musical journey, his inspiration to start this organization, the impact that they’ve had so far, bass community organizing in general, and much more.

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