A New Jersey optometrist with a ear for recording live music changed the sound of modern jazz in a meticulously crafted studio that has come to be known as “the cathedral of jazz.” Somewhat miraculously, Rudy Van Gelder’s studio still exists today, still faithful to his mysterious methods.
Here’s an article about my recent visit to the studio, which can be read on a PDF or on lohud.com for subscribers:
Robert Brum 