Inside the Mind of Chris Tordini: Upright Bass vs. Electric and Prioritizing Opportunities

Podcast: Close Enough for Jazz · Birch Grove

Opublikowano: 2026-09-03

We sit down with highly in-demand bassist Chris Tordini to discuss his unique approach to the instrument, from his early days playing South Jersey bookstores to holding down the bass chair on Broadway. Chris shares the story of how he unexpectedly came to author two instructional books for Mel Bay, and why his early background in piano helped him seamlessly transition between guitar, electric bass, and upright bass. We talk about his formative years building a DIY jazz scene in South Jersey, how he navigates the New York gig economy using his trusty "two out of three" rule, and...