The Art of Recording a Big Band (2015)
Bigband Recording
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The Art of Recording a Big Band was filmed at the famed Capitol Studios in Hollywood, California USA over two days during a recording session by Al Schmitt featuring Chris Walden's Grammy-nominated 18-piece jazz big band. The film focuses on the legendary Al Schmitt, the most celebrated music engineer, producer and mixer of all time winning 22 GRAMMY Awards. The educational and inspirational documentary includes interviews with Al's longtime partner Steve Genewick as well as Chris Walden, Dave Pensado, Ryan Hewitt, Kenny Wild, Paula Salvatore and a cameo appearance by engineer and mixer Andrew Scheps. Longtime friend and collaborator, Quincy jones provides a poignant open statement about the importance of "the person who captures the sound".
- Country of origin
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- Music
- Chris Walden
Cast
- Steve Genewick as Self
- Ryan Hewitt as Self
- Dave Pensado as Self
- Paula Salvatore as Self
- Andrew Scheps as Self
- Al Schmitt as Self
- Chris Walden as Self
- Ken Wild as Self
Crew
- Shevy Shovlin · Director
- Chris Walden · Composer