Hannah Marks is a bassist, composer, and educator living in New York City. She has performed at festivals including the Detroit Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, and Kennedy Center, and currently leads an acoustic jazz quartet featuring NYC's most in-demand musicians. Hannah teaches at prestigious programs including Interlochen, Stanford Dance Workshop, and Jazz Camp West.

In this episode, Hannah shares insights about her versatile playing style, her evolution from rock guitar to jazz bass, and what it's like to balance classical training with a thriving jazz career. Enjoy and be sure to connect with Hannah and her cool projects on her website.

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