Al Schmitt records Roy Hargrove & Roberta Gambarini

I had a great time photographing Al Schmitt recording the amazing Roy Hargrove and his big band. We were inside Studio A at Capitol Records where so many legendary artists have recorded their albums.

The band was tight!

Roy playing the trumpet

conducting the band

Schmitt working the board as producer Larry Clothier watches

Al Schmitt and Roy Hargrove

Al shares a laugh with Jazz singer Roberta Gambarini

Al and Larry Clothier share the blame

Quiet: Legend at work