IA Musical Afternoon with Virtuoso Saxophonist Jerome Sabbagh

This President’s Day, Jerome Sabbagh, virtuoso saxophonist, audiophile and founder of  Analog Tone Factory will talk about his journey to start his own analog record label, how he records and engineers his music, and digital and analog recording techniques. Jerome will play live music with comparisons to some of his vinyl records and hi rez streaming files. Records and CD’s will be for sale and can be signed by the artist.

Jerome will cover the following:  recording, production methods and philosophy; setup – the importance of playing in the same room; gear – microphone, consoles, tape machine etc; less is more – avoiding the pitfalls of contemporary recording.

He will have on hand acetates cut by Bernie Grundman, as well as test pressings, so as to compare acetate, one step pressing and three step (standard) pressing. He will also play files from the same recording session, from transfers from music recorded at the same time on two different tape machines (Ampex 351 and Studer A820, both on 1/2 inch tape at 30 ips), as well as straight to digital, and possibly other seldom heard material.

He will also present his new album of original compositions, “Stand Up!”, play a couple of songs live, and do a Q&A with audience members. He will have copies of Analog Tone Factory albums for sale.

This event is available to members and non-members.  Registration is required.

Carpooling is recommended. To anyone who needs a ride, or who can provide a ride:

1. Members can visit our Event Rideshare Forum  forum to arrange a ride to the event.

2. Non-members can send an email to [email protected] and we will put you in touch with other attendees in your area.

Other San Francisco appearances:

February 15th 4pm as a trio with Essiet Okon Essiet and Sylvia Cuenca at Chez Hanny,
February 17th 7:30pm at Bird & Beckett Books and Records.

CHRS Members can attend at SFAF member prices.  Email [email protected] for a code before you register.

Visit the SFAF site to register.