Big Band Jazz Recording

audionut1d · 7th December 2008

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for tips and tricks for recording big band jazz. The conductor I'm working with is looking for a sound similar to the USAF Airmen of Note CDs. From what I gather pretty much everything in the band is close miced with a lot of reverb in post. I have access to pretty much any gear I need for the project so I am looking for Ideal setups here. I do need to record the entire band at once, although I have the option to go back and overdub solos if i need to. Any thoughts or suggestions would be much appreciated.

David

boojum · 7th December 2008

At the other end of the mic'ing scale is the Sheffield Direct to Disk recording of the Harry James band done with one stereo mic. It sounds great. The CD version is very good. Check it out.

ajfarber · 7th December 2008

I know all about recording and mixing big band jazz. Too much to post here. You can email or PM me and I'll give you my home ph#. We can talk during the week if you like.

7th December 2008	#1
audionut1d Gear interested Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Memphis Tennessee USA Posts: 12 Thread Starter	Big Band Jazz Recording Hey everyone, I'm looking for tips and tricks for recording big band jazz. The conductor I'm working with is looking for a sound similar to the USAF Airmen of Note CDs. From what I gather pretty much everything in the band is close miced with a lot of reverb in post. I have access to pretty much any gear I need for the project so I am looking for Ideal setups here. I do need to record the entire band at once, although I have the option to go back and overdub solos if i need to. Any thoughts or suggestions would be much appreciated. David

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boojum Lives for gear Joined: May 2007 Location: Astoria, OR, US&A Posts: 2,308 1 Review written	At the other end of the mic'ing scale is the Sheffield Direct to Disk recording of the Harry James band done with one stereo mic. It sounds great. The CD version is very good. Check it out. __________________ Nov schmoz ka pop.

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ajfarber Lives for gear Joined: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 704	I know all about recording and mixing big band jazz. Too much to post here. You can email or PM me and I'll give you my home ph#. We can talk during the week if you like. __________________ www.andyfarber.com

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