
The Art of Recording a Big Band
“Bigband Recording”
Synopsis
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".
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- The Art of Recording a Big Band
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
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What is The Art of Recording a Big Band about?
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".
Who directed The Art of Recording a Big Band?
The Art of Recording a Big Band was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Art of Recording a Big Band?
The principal cast of The Art of Recording a Big Band includes Steve Genewick, Ryan Hewitt, Dave Pensado, Paula Salvatore, Andrew Scheps.
When was The Art of Recording a Big Band released and how long is it?
The Art of Recording a Big Band was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
