Ivan Sztankov - Professional Double Bass for Sale | High-Quality Upright Bass Instrument for Classical, Jazz & Orchestral Performances | Perfect for Musicians, Music Schools & Concert Halls

As bassists, we owe it to ourselves to listen to the recordings of our colleagues from all over the world. We may hear a piece performed in a manner different than our own, or we may hear a different turn of a phrase. All of this makes for exciting listening.Sadly, however, such is not the case on this CD. From the first note to the last, one hears little more than a professional bassist cranking out note after note. Granted, the good intonation is refreshing, but I would like to hear a bit of phrasing and emotion. This is a pedantic, academic, no-frills, note-by-note CD. Not all Russians play in such a dispassionate manner, but Mr. Sztankov does.