Scully Sound

As part of a busy April schedule, I recorded Kevin Norton’s Bauhaus Quartet at Sangha. The traditional structure of drums, bass, and horns provided a reference point. Tony Malaby, saxophones, and Dave Ballou, trumpet, exchanged riffs over Kevin’s contemporary compositions, while John Lindberg, bass, provided texture and grooved during his solos. The technical challenge was balancing the mellow tenor saxophone with the strong trumpet. Overall, I’m pleased with the result.

Posted on 04/16/2005 under: bass, horns, jazz, percussion

This was my first recording for the non-profit Transparent Productions, recorded live at Sangha in Takoma Park, Maryland. Scott Forey, Marshall Hughey, and Gary Rouzer improvise over digital loops of sound which are created as part of the performance. The intensity of the sound translated well on the recording without distortion. Sangha’s performance space is carpeted, and has high ceilings and nonparallel walls, creating an acoustical environment that is a treat for the engineer and the listener.

Posted on 03/13/2004 under: bass, horns, jazz, percussion