by FELIX CONTRERAS
Double bassist Renaud Garcia-Fons was destined to create
music that spans genres and borders: He was born in France to a family with
roots in the Catalonia region of Spain, and he's fluent in French, Spanish and
English. Classical, jazz and flamenco represent equal parts of his musical DNA,
and his technique reflects the delicate arco stylings of concert halls, the
deep groove of jazz and the raw vitality of flamenco.
This appearance behind Bob Boilen's desk captures more than
just Garcia-Fons' masterful technique. His musical vision can be heard in the
digital loops of rhythm and sound that he generates entirely from his upright
bass. He thumps, strums and pokes as he mines the sonic possibilities of not
just his bass, but also his imagination.
Garcia-Fons isn't always such a lone wolf; his collaborators
include symphony orchestras, jazz groups and an amazing trio that practically
defines the concept of world music. If you only knew him through one genre,
you'd be surprised to discover these other sides to his skills.
For one fortunate group of NPR staffers, we had him all
alone with just his bass and creativity.
Set List
"Aqua Jan"
"Hacía Compostela"
"Rock Wandering"
Credits
Producers: Van Williamson and Felix Contreras; Editor: Bob
Boilen; Videographer: Michael Katzif; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; photo by Mike
Katzif/NPR
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