Chapter one features multi-instrumentalist and bassist for The Red Sea Pedestrians and The Brothers Kalamazov Jay Gavan. In an in-depth interview Gavan discusses his experiences playing bass backing up several bands and the language of music created as musicians come together from various backgrounds.
In the final chapter of this examination, I interview with percussionist and trained music therapist Carolyn Koebel. I interviewed Koebel who discusses her engagement not only with her musical collaborators, but also with the audience.
The Brothers Kalamazov, by and large, only play together in a live setting. It is on stage that some songs are created and take shape. Gavan says the communication in the group is what makes this creative feat possible. He says this live musical conversation is also one of the most fun things he does musically.
Exploring Conversations is a platform for examining the language of music. It was created as a graduate thesis project by Steven Davy
