Friday, September 30, 3:15 pm — 4:45 pm (Rm 404AB)
W6 - Recording the Modern Big Band: Part 2
Presenters: Jim Anderson, New York University - New York, NY, USA Rich Breen, Dogmatic - Burbank, CA, USA Fred Breitberg, Recording/Mastering Engineer-Producer - Chicago, IL, USA
Abstract: Following up on the workshop presented at AES 139, this event will continue exploring the topic of recording large ensemble jazz in modern contexts. This panel of esteemed engineers will explore the intricacies of documenting the modern jazz orchestra and break down their preferences for ensemble configuration, microphone selection and placement, session management, and mixing techniques. The presentation will include session documentation, setup diagrams, photographs, and audio examples from recent releases.