As a seasoned musician, composer, and engineer, I merge decades of performance across all genres with a deep appreciation for great musicianship. My mixing and mastering are a fusion of tradition and innovation, shaped by extensive experience on stage and in the studio, and guided by a musical ear.
My aim is to reveal and elevate all music.
Mix Credits:
Current Vibrations No. 3 - Current Vibrations (mix/master)
Leave A Message Volume 1 - Sam Thousand & Current Vibrations (mix/master)
Current Vibrations No. 2 - Current Vibrations (mix/master)
Ricano, Vol.1 Live in 2023 - Jonathan Suazo (mix, track 2, 6)
First Kings of Europe - Field Museum of Natural History (compose/mix/master)
Current Vibrations No. 1 - Current Vibrations (mix/master)
Here & Now - Presence (bass/mix)
Haiku (Single) (mix/master)
Elemental Suite (mix/master)
Seafire (Single) (production/recording/mix)
Freedom Jazz Trio - After Dinner Music: (recording/mix/master)
Freedom Jazz Trio - Live-nuss Vol 1 (recording/mix)
Jazz Workshop - Presents Mingus (Live)
Equipment:
Bumblebee RM-5 Ribbon Mics
Beesneez Oliver FET 47
Beesneez James Tube 47
Vintage and Custom DI Boxes
Vintage RCA, Triad and UTC Transformers
Sushi Box Pedals
Fairfield Circuitry
Pladask Elektrisk
Arkham Amplifiers
Plugins/VST Instruments:
Arturia
DMG Audio
Fuse Audio Labs
Kush
London Acoustics
NEOLD
Pulsar Modular
Justin LOVES music and the art of taking recorded frequency and maximizing its presence, depth, texture, and spatial dynamics. Over the past 3 years he has mixed and mastered 5 of my albums and I can say with a full heart that he is an inspiration for me in my creative process. I know that when I send Justin my music he will not simply run it through a standard set of mixing protocols, but will explore the process as a form of his own creative expression researching and exploring both hardware and digital plugins, tried and true mixing techniques and more out of the box experimental tools to achieve something wholly unique.
- Jay Taylor, Current Vibrations
True to his character and musicianship, Justin's mixes strike with directness, measure, and gentleness all at the same time. Highly listenable, devoted to the source and message, they are not a product of suffering over, but rather of joy, dance with it - and needless to say you can, and want to, hear it.
- Gene Nemirovsky, WFMT FM, Columbia College Chicago, Joy of Audio
“Justin is not only a hugely talented bassist, but also a world class A1 live audio engineer, with a firm grasp of the intricacies of stage setup, monitors, main mixing, and effects. And perhaps just as importantly; the diplomatic skills necessary for smooth client interaction and navigating stressful weddings, concerts, and events”.
- Phil Baron, Critical Sound LLC, Chicago
“Justin jumped in and greatly helped out with my album mixing process on If Only Later… His mark on it was tangible- he added so much depth and color to the overall sound and was so thoughtful about the little details, and that in the end made it exceptional. He has a very sensitive and keen ear and is very helpful and receptive to getting the type of end result you want from your recording. He puts a great amount of care and creativity into every thing he works on and couldn’t recommend him highly enough!"
- Wills McKenna