Adam Ben Ezra
Discover Double Bass Tutor
Adam Ben Ezra is an Israeli double bassist, composer, singer and educator known for his innovative and mesmerising performances. A world-wide superstar, he has universally impressed audiences with his unique and fresh approach to music-making and the double bass, especially with his pioneering percussion techniques on the bass to create rich grooves. Adam is also an online star, with over twenty million video views across his social media channels.
Adam Ben Ezra’s music expertly fuses genres, including jazz, Latin, classical, funk, and Mediterranean music influences. He has cited a variety of musical heroes, including Bach, Sting, Bobby McFerrin, and Chick Corea, which is evident in his wide-ranging catalogue of recordings. A true multi-instrumentalist, he has incorporated various instruments into his performances and recordings, including piano, clarinet, oud, flute, cajón, loop pedals, percussion, and voice, as well as the upright bass.
Amongst touring, Adam Ben Ezra has released four albums: his debut album, ‘Can’t Stop Running’ (2015); ‘Pin Drop’ (2017), recorded on tape with a live audience; ‘Hide and Seek’ (2020), produced with New York producer Isaac DaBom; and solo piano record, ‘Intermission’ (2021). His 5th studio album is due for release in 2023.
His Discover Double Bass course, 'The Signature Sounds of Adam Ben Ezra' covers his unique approach to the instrument and teaches you to find your own voice.
“Bringing the double bass out of the shadows”
“A dazzling virtuosity and breath-taking athletic performance.”
“So after many of you asking me how do you do what you do?!… Here it is! You can now learn all my secrets of double bass playing; from bass drumming to making your bass sound like an electric guitar. ”
The story behind the course:
At Discover Double Bass, we are committed to creating courses by the world’s best double bassists, and as a true innovator, Adam was right at the top of our list! We arranged for Adam to film the course in the U.K. at a recording studio on a Dutch Barge, which is owned by Pete Townsend of the Who. We knew it would be the perfect setting as soon as we heard about its rock and roll heritage!
Hear Adam Play:
“A spellbinding performance!”
“I can’t wait to see what else he comes up with!”
INTERVIEW WITH Adam Ben Ezra:
In this video, Adam is interviewed by Discover Double Bass's founder, Geoff Chalmers. They discuss Adam's approach to practising, preferred fingering systems, equipment and more.