Rudy Van Gelder

American record producer and engineer

Rudy Van Gelder - American record producer and engineer
Born

November 2nd, 1924
101 years ago

Died

2016
9 years ago — 92 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An influential record producer and sound engineer. Worked primarily in jazz music, developing a unique recording technique that set new standards for sound quality. Established the Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, which became a key location for numerous jazz recordings. Collaborated with many acclaimed artists throughout the 1950s and 1960s, contributing significantly to the genre's evolution.

Produced iconic jazz albums for Blue Note Records

Engineered recordings for artists like John Coltrane and Miles Davis

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