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Greg Curtis · 2nd September 2006

Thanks for this amazing thread, and this entire discussion which you are doing for us Bruce!

I love Ellington's music too, more so as a big-band trumpet player, which I've been for most of my life (BA and MA in music performance, from the University of North Texas, pro player in L.A. for the last 6 years). His stuff has so much depth and meaning, and is challenging yet so rewarding to play.

I'd like to know a little bit about your recording technique for brass and wind instruments today. And so, since this is the Ellington thread, how would you mic his band today, if it were possible? What would you change, or would you change anything?

Thanks,

Greg

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2nd September 2006	#8
Greg Curtis Lives for gear Joined: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,475	Thanks for this amazing thread, and this entire discussion which you are doing for us Bruce! I love Ellington's music too, more so as a big-band trumpet player, which I've been for most of my life (BA and MA in music performance, from the University of North Texas, pro player in L.A. for the last 6 years). His stuff has so much depth and meaning, and is challenging yet so rewarding to play. I'd like to know a little bit about your recording technique for brass and wind instruments today. And so, since this is the Ellington thread, how would you mic his band today, if it were possible? What would you change, or would you change anything? Thanks, Greg .