Mingus' Opus IV clip--help me jazz guys

wilkinswp · 18th July 2008, 05:27 PM

I had this session yesterday for a group doing an ALS benefit later in the year. They wanted me to record a disc for them to sell at the benefit.

It's a jazz trio--upright bass, tenor sax and drums. . . When I was getting sounds up, I realized I had no idea what sounds to achieve. Especially with the upright.

Anyway, any comments and suggestions from those with jazz experience are welcome. I'm trying to get the bass to sound "woody" and cut the mud from it. Also wondering if there's too much fret noise. . .

They want these tunes mixed without much if any reverb. The level is pretty low, but want to preserve the dynamics without compressing it. . . .

Did I do these guys justice?

wilkinswp · 19th July 2008, 04:02 PM

Hmm. . . not too much excitement over this thread. I will say the players are badasses. . .

DaveUK · 19th July 2008, 04:05 PM

the kit seems a bit wide stereowise to me

wilkinswp · 19th July 2008, 04:26 PM

Thanks DaveUK. That's what I started thinking too. I have to take myself away from the rock/pop mindset. Treat it as one instrument. Thanks for feedback.

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19th July 2008, 04:02 PM	#2
wilkinswp Gear addict Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 365	Hmm. . . not too much excitement over this thread. I will say the players are badasses. . .

19th July 2008, 04:05 PM	#3
DaveUK Gear nut Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: newcastle upon tyne Posts: 149	the kit seems a bit wide stereowise to me

19th July 2008, 04:26 PM	#4
wilkinswp Gear addict Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 365	Thanks DaveUK. That's what I started thinking too. I have to take myself away from the rock/pop mindset. Treat it as one instrument. Thanks for feedback.