Rudy Van Gelder
American record producer and engineer
Born
November 2nd, 1924
100 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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