THE sound of small band modern Jazz. To think of all the music giants that would come in and out of his parent's home, and later on his studio, on a daily basis for decades to record immortal masterpieces, is mesmerising.
I think you're right. I've only been disappointed in a couple of his albums where the piano sounded muffled and not very pronounced in the recording like the horns were.
Yeah, I hear you. As I said, it’s debated. On some recordings I do feel like the piano needs to be more present. But I still have total respect for RVG. A total legend.
The piano gets somehow lost on loud passages, especially on the Coltrane Quartet sessions. In fact you best hear McCoy on Coltrane's Ballads than on any other Coltrane's session.
Rudy, (Blue Note/Prestige label etc), with Howard Holzer (Contemporary Records) and Val Valetin (Verve-label) are imo, the very best Jazz recordist of those magic 50/60/early 70’s years. These guys bought an audio respectability on par with the classic recordings, imo. Once digital replaced analogue Rudy remastered his vast recording on his 24bit RVG-series that lifted his superb recordings to a higher level. Cheers!
To be honest, some of those remastering sound kind of harsh to me, compared to the LP's or the early CD transfers... I guess that's how he liked things, since his digital recordings or recent decades are on the bright side as well.
@@musamusashi From analogue to digital can at times have a harshness in the sound Misa. But from Rudy’s RVG 24bit series i could hear definitely more clarity, in all expects plus bass-lines and overall sounds like a veil had lifted. I still have all those cherished LP’s but listen more to the 24bits. Be well & Cheers!
I like the way RVG mixed horns in stereo. Reverb on one side, dryer on the other. Engineers today want to put in the middle. Does anyone know engineers today that use his techniques?
THE sound of small band modern Jazz.
To think of all the music giants that would come in and out of his parent's home, and later on his studio, on a daily basis for decades to record immortal masterpieces, is mesmerising.
Jazz is so subjective. I would say that Rudy did something right! I like his work.
I think you're right. I've only been disappointed in a couple of his albums where the piano sounded muffled and not very pronounced in the recording like the horns were.
He had the magic!
Very true!
That piano sound is what made a lot of those recordings great...It had a mellow articulation that sat right in the mix
Yeah, I hear you. As I said, it’s debated. On some recordings I do feel like the piano needs to be more present. But I still have total respect for RVG. A total legend.
The piano gets somehow lost on loud passages, especially on the Coltrane Quartet sessions. In fact you best hear McCoy on Coltrane's Ballads than on any other Coltrane's session.
Oh man, we grew up listening to these records.
Very cool! I can only imagine.
Great video, can't wait to binge the rest!
I really like this one. Thank you for making a good video.
You're welcome! Thank you for watching!
This is great! Thank you!
You're very welcome!
Rudy, (Blue Note/Prestige label etc), with Howard Holzer (Contemporary Records) and Val Valetin (Verve-label) are imo, the very best Jazz recordist of those magic 50/60/early 70’s years. These guys bought an audio respectability on par with the classic recordings, imo. Once digital replaced analogue Rudy remastered his vast recording on his 24bit RVG-series that lifted his superb recordings to a higher level. Cheers!
To be honest, some of those remastering sound kind of harsh to me, compared to the LP's or the early CD transfers... I guess that's how he liked things, since his digital recordings or recent decades are on the bright side as well.
@@musamusashi From analogue to digital can at times have a harshness in the sound Misa. But from Rudy’s RVG 24bit series i could hear definitely more clarity, in all expects plus bass-lines and overall sounds like a veil had lifted. I still have all those cherished LP’s but listen more to the 24bits. Be well & Cheers!
Excellent video. Wonderfully made, super informative, well edited. Great job man!
Thank you! Thanks for watching!
Amazing he didn't need to make adjustments to keep the sound from the living room.
I like the way RVG mixed horns in stereo. Reverb on one side, dryer on the other. Engineers today want to put in the middle. Does anyone know engineers today that use his techniques?
I’m not sure. Could be a question for Kevin Gray and his recording practices
at Cohearent Audio.
@@AsTheTableTurns thanks
Very nice job my friend!
Thank you!
RVG's sound was subjective and that was a good thing.
Totally
I llove his piano recording sound. Sonny Clark with Dexter Gordon. Red Garland with Miles Davis. I havnt heard piano I like better.
Informative
I’m glad you loved it!
@@AsTheTableTurns I can appreciate context