Tom Dowd, Eric Clapton, Greg Allman, Ahmet Ertegun, Joe Bonamassa, Al Schmitt, Tito Puente, Jr., Jerry Wexler, Ray Charles, Phil Ramone, Les Paul, Mike Stoller, Aretha Franklin, Arif Mardin, Dickey Betts, Jaimoe, Butch Trucks, Gary Rossington, Billy Powell, Leon Wilkeson. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2003. Special features: Deleted scenes (6 min.); Additional interviews (53 min.); Making of studio shoot (3 min.); Photo gallery [slide show], Previews (4 min.); weblinks.
Contents:
Who's Tommy Dowd? -- State-of-the-art, 1947 -- A master of mixing -- Putting Atlantic on the map -- Funky soulful records -- Atomic research -- Recording in stereo -- Les Paul & the 8-track -- Ray Charles -- The 60th street studio -- Stax Records -- Aretha Franklin -- Eric Clapton -- The Allman Brothers Band -- Lynyrd Skynyrd -- Mixing Layla -- Digital recording.
Summary:
Profiles the life and work of music producer/recording engineer Tom Dowd. Featuring music and appearances by Les Paul, Eric Clapton, John Coltrane, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Ornette Coleman and other musical luminaries.
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