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Rudy Van Gelder. Aside from recording my favorite sort of music, the man was a gifted listener. Almost anyone can hear.
Recording engineers are responsible for getting the sound onto tape or disc, and some develop an audiophile following. Do you have a favorite?
Rudy Van Geder without a doubt. From his early sides for Prestige to all the Blue Notes and Impulse work. This artist recorded more jazz albums than anyone. And as the Classic Records and Analog Productions reissues attest, his engineering was second to none. This man deserves a museum, monument, and memorial in Hackensack, NJ, where he lived and worked
Rudy Van Geder without a doubt. From his early sides for Prestige to all the Blue Notes and Impulse work. This artist recorded more jazz albums than anyone. And, as the Classic Records and Analog Productions reissues attest, his engineering was second to none. This man deserves a museum, monument, and memorial in Hackensack, NJ, where he lived and worked
Phil Edwards He has done the bulk of the recording for Concord Records. His work is a very good balance between the direct sound of the instruments and the hall (real or otherwise) ambience. I always look forward to the latest Concord releases with him manning the mikes.