Recorded an amateur Jazz band in a living room yesterday

[~BURNY~]

Since I am a virgin when it comes to recording Jazz, I thought I might post it here and get some advice.

The band isn't particularly tight. It sucks quite a bit actually but it was a pleasing experience nonetheless and a nice break from rock music.

I feel especially concerned about the low end. The double bass was pretty wild in that area and I already cut a bit of lows but maybe it's not enough.

Not sure what I'm doing with the stereo panorama. I panned the guitar and the bass slightly in opposite directions and compensated with a hint of reverb...

I don't want to overdo things.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2973685/sleazy.mp3

 

[Heabow]

It sounds not bad at all but I'd like it more dirty sounding, personal taste. You can listen to Wes montgomery as reference (for panning too).

 

[~BURNY~]

Thanks. Do you mean the whole stuff or just the guitar sound? Cause this is DI unfortunately. We recorded the amp (an old Guyatone which sounded delightful ) but there was too much leakage but maybe we'll reamp it.

 

[luismars]

For jazz music it's said that the kick drum must be felt more than heard, I hear or feel nothing. How did you record the drums?

Give the mic with the bleed a try, blended with the DI should give the vive that guitar tone is missing.

 

[~BURNY~]

For jazz music it's said that the kick drum must be felt more than heard, I hear or feel nothing. How did you record the drums?

Give the mic with the bleed a try, blended with the DI should give the vive that guitar tone is missing.

Really? I hear the kick, it's soft but it's there.
Maybe I can push it a bit more but like you said, it's not supposed to be loud.
Drums where a pair of sdc for OH (mk012 oktavamod), a kick mic (d112) and a mono room (Apex 210).

Drums solo'ed:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2973685/drumsj.wav

Believe me, the amp mic makes the cymbals way too harsh. Already tried it.

 

[Heabow]

Thanks. Do you mean the whole stuff or just the guitar sound? Cause this is DI unfortunately. We recorded the amp (an old Guyatone which sounded delightful ) but there was too much leakage but maybe we'll reamp it.

Dirty: I mean the whole mix actually but especially OH. Slightly, not too much.
Also you could pan the guitar to the right (50/60% maybe) and the bass to the left (40% approx.). See how it sounds to you. I'd add some very subtle reverb on the guitar too. I think the drums sound great.

Good job for a rock/metal guy

 

[~BURNY~]

Thanks a lot. I'll try that.

 

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Not sure what I'm doing with the stereo panorama. I panned the guitar and the bass slightly in opposite directions and compensated with a hint of reverb...
I don't want to overdo things.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2973685/sleazy.mp3

before hearing i would have said it's all about the room you create for them (as a unit), but after listening it sounds like jazz should sound

edit: here the guitar comes maybe a bit too loud (to add something productive)

 

[Put]

^I double that

 

[Plankis]

I too think the kick could be slightly louder. The bass is pretty wild in the lows, given the good ol' c4 a shot?
Nice work though, you could've fooled me.