The Art of Recording a Big Band

Name: The Art of Recording a Big Band
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2015-03-03
Duration: 1 h 20 min
Cast: Steve Genewick, Ryan Hewitt, Dave Pensado

20152015
1h 20m

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The Art of Recording a Big Band is an educational and inspirational behind the scenes documentary film about studio legend Al Schmitt.The Art of Recording a Big Band is an educational and inspirational behind the scenes documentary film about studio legend Al Schmitt.The Art of Recording a Big Band is an educational and inspirational behind the scenes documentary film about studio legend Al Schmitt.

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- Shevy Shovlin
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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". —Shevy Shovlin