The Brief
In addition to being a brilliant jazz guitarist, Enrico Olivanti is also a composer of new classical and experimental music. He came to us looking for a studio where he could record ten musicians in real time performing three of his new compositions. Each piece combined through-composed passages with open improvised sections, so the band needed enough separation for a clean recording — but still had to see each other clearly for cues and signals.
Mic'ing, Sightlines, Ten Headphone Mixes
Alongside the mic'ing plan and the sightlines between rooms, every musician needed a dedicated headphone mix tailored to what they play against. It was an involved setup — but we were well prepared, and by the time the band walked in, the routing, cue system and monitor balances were ready to go.
One Day Per Piece
Enrico planned thoroughly in advance and allowed one full day per composition, so we could take the time to get takes everyone was happy with — musically and technically. He also invited videographer Robert Zerbst to film the sessions for the album's release, which added another production layer that only worked because the recording plan was rock-solid from the start.
