Rudy Van Gelder

Biography

Rudolph Van Gelder was a renowned American recording engineer specializing in jazz, with a career spanning over half a century. He recorded thousands of sessions with legendary musicians like John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Herbie Hancock, and worked on iconic albums such as A Love Supreme and Maiden Voyage. A true innovator, Van Gelder is regarded as one of the most influential engineers in jazz history. He passed away in 2016.