Sidney King: Sixth and Groove Street for double bass quartet

About the Composition The quartet was commissioned in June 2017 by Hal Robinson on the tenth anniversary of the WaBass Institute for the 21st Century Bass Player. It was premiered at that festival in 2017. The work features an improv section in which all players can take a chorus. About the Composer Sidney King’s multi-faceted career as a double bassist spans over four decades. His extensive experience as an orchestral performer includes appearances with some of the most prestigious ensembles in the country. He has performed with the symphonies of Detroit, Cincinnati, Houston, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Buffalo, and Nashville, as well as with the Louisiana Philharmonic and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. He held the position of Assistant Principal Bassist of the Louisville Orchestra from 1984-2006. He has performed at the Grand Teton Music Festival since 1991, and has served as principal bassist of the Houston Grand Opera, the Texas Opera Theater, the Sunflower Music Festival, and the