James Oesi Archives
BassFest 2025: Mohini Dey, Dave Holland, and a Reimagined Festival for the Bass World
BassFest 2025, formerly the Dutch Double Bass Festival, returns to Rotterdam with Mohini Dey and Dave Holland leading the lineup.
James Oesi Brings Sofia Gubaidulina’s Lost Bass Etudes to Life After Years of Censorship
Banned for years, Sofia Gubaidulina's bass etudes finally get the spotlight as James Oesi delivers a powerful new recording of these forgotten gems.
James Oesi: J.S. Bach’s Fuga (BWV 1003)
Today we're sharing what may be the first performance of Bach's Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor (BWV 1003) on the bass. James Oesi arranged the piece for bass and recorded a jaw-dropping version.
Dutch Double Bass Festival Set for October 13-14
The fourth edition of the Dutch Double Bass Festival has been announced, and this year will feature some of the world’s best bassists on both double bass and electric bass.