The Mingus Big Band live from The Jazz Standard CD wins a 2011 Grammy!

[Remoteness]

The category was "Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album."

Mingus: The Mingus Band

Congratulations to very one that took part in the fabulous Mingus Big Band broadcast & recording.
It was an absolute honor to have helped make this project fly.

Mingus: The Mingus Band - Full Liner Notes

[David Rick]

Congrat's, Steve. You rock... er, I mean wail.

David L. Rick
Seventh String Recording

[PapiBlack]

My favorite current big band by far. Congratulations.

[JEGG]

Congratulations!
I embarrassed to say I haven't heard it yet. But it's on my list, for both music and engineering. I'm looking forward to it.

[MBishopSFX]

Congratulations on the Grammy recognition for this fine project, Steve!

A job well done!!!

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[Remoteness]

Originally Posted by JEGG

Congratulations!
I embarrassed to say I haven't heard it yet. But it's on my list, for both music and engineering. I'm looking forward to it.

As some may already know, this recording was originally broadcast live on Toast Of The Nation from NPR Music and produced by Mark Schramm, Thurston Briscoe and Becca Pulliam for WBGO-FM under the musical direction of Sue Mingus.

Duke Markos was the recording engineer.
David Tallacksen and Josh Webb were the broadcast engineers.
I was the EIC/chief engineer and provided the mobile audio facility.
Tom Swift mixed and mastered the recording.
Sue Mingus and Seth Abramson produced this fabulous record.

Originally Posted by MBishopSFX

Congratulations on the Grammy recognition for this fine project, Steve!

A job well done!!!

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Thank you Michael!

Originally Posted by PapiBlack

My favorite current big band by far. Congratulations.

Awesome!

Originally Posted by David Rick

Congrat's, Steve. You rock... er, I mean wail.

David L. Rick
Seventh String Recording

Wailin' and Rawkin' \m/

[johnnybigdog]

Congratulations Mr. Remote on your 3rd Grammy win last night for your participation on Mingus Big Band - live at the Jazz Standard recording.

Steve, I've known you over 30 yrs. You're the same person I met all those years ago. Always confident, never conceited about your abilities. Always willing to teach those who have respect for the craft you've mastered. You've forever been a genuine person never straying from that trait. It's with the greatest admiration that I'm proud to call you my friend. You deserve recognition for your work and the accolades that come along with it. Bravo Mr. Remote. All the best and continued success.

[RobAnderson]

Congrats Steve!

Nice to see when hard work gets recognized.

[idylldon]

Congratulations, Steve! Excellent work.

Cheers,
--
Don

[Plush]

Right on! Steve Remote

Congratulations on a great project.

Strong Move!!

[hbphotoav]

Congratulations, Steve. Just (back) ordered one from CD Baby. Looking forward to getting it on the iPod...

HB

[Legacy]

Congratulations, Steve!!!

It was great to hear your name called at the show!

Best Wishes,
Silas

[wellyouneednt]

Congratulations Steve,

Wonderful recordings...

I'm sure you must have a great sense of pride to be recording some of the most iconic and brilliant American music with such talented musicians.

Cheers,
wellouneednt

[Happy Musicfan]

Congrats ! Gosh I love success for those involved in the classical and jazz worlds.

[LuckyGrin]

Gratz! Great band and great achievement! Keep on doing that. More grammys to you, Steve!

[Fuzzy Logic]

great news. i remember the original npr broadcast. you guys did an awesome job. congrats to duke, steve and crew competent.

[Remoteness]

Yeah, Duke and the crew did a fabulous job and I enjoyed the serious BBQ upstairs at Blue Smoke;-)

[boojum]

Not only is this forum the finest, it also has the deepest talent pool, and Steve, not only a great administrator and good guy, he also wins prizes for his talents.

A tip of the hat to you, Steve. Keeping the flame of jazz alive deserves another one, so, two tips of the hat.

[MichaelPatrick]

[Remoteness]

Originally Posted by boojum

Not only is this forum the finest, it also has the deepest talent pool, and Steve, not only a great administrator and good guy, he also wins prizes for his talents.

A tip of the hat to you, Steve. Keeping the flame of jazz alive deserves another one, so, two tips of the hat.

Wow, all I can say is, who do I make the check out to?

That said, I'm not sure I'm worthy, but I seriously appreciate the sentiment.

Thanks!


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[klaukholm]

Congrats, well deserved no doubt!

So spill the beans, how did you mic this gig?

[Remoteness]

Originally Posted by klaukholm

Congrats, well deserved no doubt!

So spill the beans, how did you mic this gig?

Duke Markos and (some input from) I came up with the following list...

kick...........M88
kit.............TLM103
snare.........TLM103
oh L...........M160
oh R...........M160

bass amp....MD409
bass DI.......KT LBB100
bass...........KM84

piano High...C414TLII
piano Low....C414TLII

sax.............KMS105
sax.............KMS105
sax.............KMS105
sax.............KMS105
sax.............KMS105

trombone.....TLM103
trombone.....TLM103
trombone.....TLM103
tuba............TLM103
trumpet........M260
trumpet........M260
trumpet........M260

talk..............KMS105
host.............KMS105

amb front L...DC96B
amb front R...DC96B
amb rear L....DC96B
amb rear R....DC96B

The magic of the band and the 'on point' capture from Duke made this record sing.

[hbphotoav]

Too bad you've got no decent mics for saxes and vox...

=)

And, what an all-Deutschemic lineup...! (MiLabs excepted, of course, being Nordic rather than Teutonic...)

HB

[Remoteness]

KMS105s work very well for saxes, especially with handling noise since the players were adjusting them for their solos and such.

[ddageek]

Congratulations Steve and co! Always nice to see a class act win big!

[hbphotoav]

Originally Posted by Remoteness

KMS105s work very well for saxes, especially with handling noise since the players were adjusting them for their solos and such.

Yes.

*sigh*

I wish my one were four or five...

HB

[Musiclab]

congrats Steve

[Remoteness]

Originally Posted by ddageek

Congratulations Steve and co! Always nice to see a class act win big!

Originally Posted by Musiclab

congrats Steve

Thanks a lot fellas!

Originally Posted by hbphotoav

Yes.

*sigh*

I wish my one were four or five...

HB

Well, you start with one and work towards four or (six) five...

Mics are always nicer in pairs;-)

[LX3]

Congratulations Steve. I've added it to my shopping list.

Anyone else think we need more categories (any categories for that matter) at the Grammys specifically for live recorded music?

[hbphotoav]

CD Baby has delivered! I haven't been as pleased with a $20 music purchase since Patty Griffin's "Downtown Church" last year. Totally different vibe, but huge satisfaction on both counts. The Mingus Big Band album sounds great, with detail galore and just enough grit to keep it real... i.e., no question the performance is a live capture in a "real" venue, but the sound is pristine. Especially like the swirling saxes and big, bite-y trombones. Niiiice!