Stefan Scheib

Stefan Scheib is a German double bassist associated with improvised music and experimental chamber performance. His playing draws on the instrument's broad range of resonance, articulation and timbre, moving between rhythmic gestures and open, collective sound exploration.

Creative Sources documents his acoustic bass on Schwebend (CS730), a recording that also features guitarist Johannes Schmitz. The project investigates how string instruments can shape texture and musical form through attentive exchange. Scheib's contribution reflects the bass's flexibility as both a source of sustained sound and a responsive partner in improvisation. The album is a confirmed reference point for this collaboration.