Irv Joel & AES New York Section Event Provided Insight on Elton John, Judy Garland, Audio History
On April 12 in NYC, the Audio Engineering Society (AES) New York Section hosted “An Evening With Irv Joel: The Man Behind the Scene” at The New School for Jazz Performance.
(l-r) AES NY Section Committee Member, Ron Ajemian (host for the event), Irv Joel, John Chester and AES NY Section Chair, James Williamson
As one of NYC’s most experienced audio engineers, Joel gave host Ron Ajemian of Owl Fiber Optics and the audience insights into his massive scope of work, beginning with his work at Capitol Records Studios from 1958-1969, where he collaborated on the development of stereo recording.
Highlights of the evening included up close and personal perspectives on recording with a young Elton John on his first recordings at A&R Studios; the classic Judy Garland Live At Carnegie Hall date; Liza Minnelli’s “Liza With A Z” live show; and his 50+ years of service to the AES.