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The Art of Recording a Big Band

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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ABOUT THE FILM

The Art of Recording a Big Band was filmed at the famed Capitol Studios in Hollywood, California USA over two days during a master class by Al Schmitt featuring Chris Walden's 19-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. His most recent GRAMMY® came in 2012 for Paul McCartney's "Kisses on the Bottom"

During his career Al Schmitt has recorded and mixed more than 150 gold and platinum albums. Al Schmitt's credits include: Henry Mancini, Sam Cooke, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Sammy Davis, Jr., Natalie Cole, Thelonious Monk, Elvis Presley, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, and many more.

This educational and inspirational documentary includes interviews with Al's longtime partner Steve Genewick as well as Chris Walden, Dave Pensado, Ryan Hewitt, Kenny Wild 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".

Known recording industry professional, Shevy Shovlin makes his directorial big screen debut with this 90 minute educational documentary film. Released everywhere 2016. Available at Vintage King on Limiited Edition DVD and for DOWNLOAD at Groove 3.

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FILM CREDITS

DIRECTED BY
Shevy Shovlin
PRODUCED BY
Shevy Shovlin
Al Schmitt
Steve Genewick
Ryan Hewitt
EDITED BY
Robert Acevedo
Brian Petersen
Shevy Shovlin
Angel Martinez
CINEMATOGRAPHY BY
Brian A. Petersen
Miles Bocianski
William Caleb Parker
Matt Plaxco
Brian Ulrich
Shevy Shovlin
AUDIO RECORDIST
Robert Alexander
Steve Genewick
Shevy Shovlin
COLOR CORRECTION
Lea Fox
PRODUCTION COMPANY
Rack Pack Productions, LLC
DISTRIBUTION
Hal Leonard Corporation
GROOVE 3
WEBSITES & SOCIAL
Headroom For Days
PR
David Goggin
MUSIC
Music featured is from Chris Walden Big Band's album "Full-On"
BAND MEMBERS
Chris Walden - Composer, arranger, conductor
Jeff Driskill - Saxes
Bob Sheppard - Saxes
Rob Lockart - Saxes
Brandon Fields - Saxes
Tom Peterson - Saxes
Kim Richmond - Saxes
Wayne Bergeron - Trumpet
Kye Palmer - Trumpet
Ron King - Trumpet
Kevin Richardson - Trumpet
Bob McChesney - Trombone
Alex Iles - Trombone
Paul Young - Trombone
Rich Bullock - Trombone
Andy Martin - Trombone
Mitch Holder - Guitar
Andrew Synowiec - Guitar
Alan Steinberger - Piano/Keyboard
Kenny Wild - Bass
Ray Brinker - Drums
M.B. Gordy - Percussion
Courtney Fortune - Vocals

  • "Both Al Schmitt and big band music are amercian treasures. They will be cherished until the end of time."


    Rick Harrison, Music Historian.

  • "We need more films like The Art of Recording a Big Band to teach generations to come."


    Brian Kraft, The Recording Connection.

  • "Looking forward to watching and listening to this over and over again. What an accomplishment. Congratulations."


    John Newman, Musician.

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