capmaster Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 On Thursday, 25 August 2016, Rudy Van Gelder died at his home in Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/26/arts/music/rudy-van-gelder-audio-engineer-who-helped-define-sound-of-jazz-on-record-dies-at-91.html?_r=0 One of the most legendary recording and mixing engineers ever, he helped develop the sound of jazz recordings. Over the years he set standards for the recorded sounds of voices and instruments as well. R.I.P., Rudy. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody78 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 He certainly was legendary for all his fantastic Blue Note work. He worked on so many great jazz recordings. I have many Van Gelder editions on CD still myself. He left a great legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 That is a sad one. But, good to see he is remembered. RIP . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Many of my albums are Van Gelder recordings or masterings. I prize my Blue Notes; even though they are not the highly valuable vintage ones, those I bought back in the 70s still have 'Van Gelder' stamped in the run-out. Quite a guy. He recorded them all, pretty much, and did it well. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Van Gelder was a true pioneer, RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Don't remember him but RIP Rudy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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