Jazz Sound ...let's talk

[Lee Brenkman]

I'm looking for at least a couple of guys or gals who have experience providing and mixing sound for jazz shows, clubs concerts or festivals who are planning to attend this year's AES Convention in San Francisco in October.

Particularly if you're are based in the Rocky Mountain West, Midwest or the East Coast (I already have a couple other West Coast Folks).

There's a possibility of sharing some of your knowledge and experience concerning how sound for live jazz shows differs from other genres.

Please PM me or direct email to
[email protected]

 

[Joe Nallon]

Re: Jazz Sound ...let's talk

Ah, what a shame - perhaps just a bit to much east coast for you!

I have been doing quite a bot of Jazz and swing lately. It is quite interesting as the promoters of one monthly jazz club were not initially convinced that they needed a sound engineer. After a few gigs, they were booking me for the next season. In my experience the difference is really about catching the nuances of the performance; the fine brush work of the drummer, or the delicate glissando on the piano. Far more about balance than sheer volume.