Born and raised in Duluth, MN, Karl Doty is one of the most versatile bassists of his generation. Passionate about the musical idiom of the chamber orchestra, Karl is a founding member of the Grammy-nominated self-conducted orchestra, A Far Cry and has enjoyed frequent collaborations with groups like Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Boston Symphony Orchestra and New Century Chamber Orchestra. Being versed in different musical languages, Karl has shared the stage with Edgar Meyer, Väsen, Darol Anger, Mr. Sun, K2 and Morning Zephyr as well as with his wife, champion fiddler Liesl Doty, in their duo: The Dotys. Though the bass isn’t the most common concerto instrument, Karl has performed as a soloist with orchestras all over the country as well as at home and on national tour with A Far Cry. Summer appearances have included performances with the North Country Chamber Players, Halcyon and Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festivals, Ottawa Chamberfest, Verbier, Schleswig-Holstein, Newport Music Festival, and Chautauqua and Skaneateles Chamber Music Festivals. Karl received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the New England Conservatory of Music under the instruction of Don Palma and Jim Orleans and has held teaching positions at Dartmouth College and Bates College. He currently teaches fifth and sixth grade at Siena Academy in Canton, NY.