Mark Wade is a New York-based bassist, composer, and bandleader, and a five-time DownBeat Readers’ Poll finalist for Bassist of the Year. In this episode of The Bass Shed Podcast, Ryan Roberts sits down with Mark to talk about his musical path, his work as a creative artist and ensemble leader, and take a deep dive into his latest recording, New Stages.

On this episode:

Mark Wade’s background as a bassist, composer, and bandleader
His development as a creative artist in the modern jazz world
What has shaped his voice as a musician and writer
The artistic vision behind New Stages
How the record reflects a new phase in his creative evolution
A deeper look at the music, concepts, and writing on his latest release

New Stages, released by Dot Time Records, represents a major creative turning point for Wade, reimagining classical forms through a modern jazz trio lens.

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Website: https://www.markwademusicny.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markwadebass/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLCeks8bGpU2fuYAEobBagw
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5UJBuLbTmWg5XNUv3e5xDW

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