Resume 2016 w:Bio-pdf
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BIO At an early age, Les became enamored with music and soon after learned to play the Trombone and Piano. Eventually his interest evolved even more as he began playing music and performing in various local bands, Orchestras, and competition Marching Bands, (John Combs Royal Cavaliers). In high school he developed a fascination with audio technology and set his sights keenly upon a career in the music industry as a way to combine his two interests. A strong musical foundation was then formed while attending school where he studied both music and the recording industry. Les's career has allowed him to work with many of the world's finest artists, musicians and producers and develop a diverse list of clients. He learned his craft by sitting behind some of the greatest "ears" in the business while working on staff at the legendary Wally Heider Studios in Los Angeles & San Francisco California. Industry luminaries such as: Tom Dowd, Bones Howe, Don DeVito, Tommy LiPuma, Andre Fisher, Lamont Dozier, Michael J Powell, Mic Fleetwood, Bob Dylan, Al Schmitt, Elliot Scheiner, Ken Caillat, and Wally Heider himself, are just some of his engineering mentors. With engineering experience earned in world class studios, Les’s breadth of experience and unparalleled passion for great recordings puts artists in very capable hands. Keeping close to the origins of his engineering lineage, Les's work style retains a decidedly old school approach while also fully embracing all the new technology available. Cutting his teeth in the years before the digital revolution, he is at home with traditional analog studio techniques as equally with modern digital workstations. Les has the versatility to work well in a wide range of technically demanding and musically challenging recording situations. His portfolio of work spans all genres, with a heavy emphasis on Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Rock, and Pop music. Les’s client list includes: David Newman, Tena Clark, Tom Ranier, Pat Sentore, Tim Heintz, John Péna, Leon Sylvers, Michael Masser, Mike Post, Tom Seufert, Nathen East, Ricky Lawson, Wally Heider, Dana Strom, Bones Howe, Kent Duncun, Pat Glasser, Lamont Dozier, Fleetwood Mac, Patti Austin, Larry Graham, Lakeside, Thirdworld, Mark Slaughter, Vinnie Vincent, Patti Austin, Albert Hammond, Lalah Hathaway, James Hood, Tom Seufert, David Lawrence, Chris WIllis. Azure Antoinette, 5 Alarm Music, DMI Music and many more. [email protected] 310-729-0990 www.lesdcooper.com LES D. COOPER 310-729-0990 [email protected]
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BIO At an early age, Les became enamored with music and soon after learned to play the Trombone and Piano. Eventually his interest evolved even more as he began playing music and performing in various local bands, Orchestras, and competition Marching Bands, (John Combs Royal Cavaliers).
In high school he developed a fascination with audio technology and set his sights keenly upon a career in the music industry as a way to combine his two interests. A strong musical foundation was then formed while attending school where he studied both music and the recording industry.
Les's career has allowed him to work with many of the world's finest artists, musicians and producers and develop a diverse list of clients. He learned his craft by sitting behind some of the greatest "ears" in the business while working on staff at the legendary Wally Heider Studios in Los Angeles & San Francisco California. Industry luminaries such as: Tom Dowd, Bones Howe, Don DeVito, Tommy LiPuma, Andre Fisher, Lamont Dozier, Michael J Powell, Mic Fleetwood, Bob Dylan, Al Schmitt, Elliot Scheiner, Ken Caillat, and Wally Heider himself, are just some of his engineering mentors. With engineering experience earned in world class studios, Les’s breadth of experience and unparalleled passion for great recordings puts artists in very capable hands.
Keeping close to the origins of his engineering lineage, Les's work style retains a decidedly old school approach while also fully embracing all the new technology available. Cutting his teeth in the years before the digital revolution, he is at home with traditional analog studio techniques as equally with modern digital workstations. Les has the versatility to work well in a wide range of technically demanding and musically challenging recording situations. His portfolio of work spans all genres, with a heavy emphasis on Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Rock, and Pop music.
Les’s client list includes:
David Newman, Tena Clark, Tom Ranier, Pat Sentore, Tim Heintz, John Péna, Leon Sylvers, Michael Masser, Mike Post, Tom Seufert, Nathen East, Ricky Lawson, Wally Heider, Dana Strom, Bones Howe, Kent Duncun, Pat Glasser, Lamont Dozier, Fleetwood Mac, Patti Austin, Larry Graham, Lakeside, Thirdworld, Mark Slaughter, Vinnie Vincent, Patti Austin, Albert Hammond, Lalah Hathaway, James Hood, Tom Seufert, David Lawrence, Chris WIllis. Azure Antoinette, 5 Alarm Music, DMI Music
and many more.
[email protected] 310-729-0990 www.lesdcooper.com
L E S D. C O O P E R310-729-0990
EXPERIENCE
Firehouse Recording Studios _____________(1996-Current) • Director of Studio Operations / Chief Engineer • Supervise Operations, Manage & Implement Recording facilities • Pro-Tools, Mixer, Engineer, Editor, Mastering, Sound Design • 5.1 Surround Mixing • Live Sound (Front of House) Mixer
Margarita Mix / LA Studios Post Production _(2002-2005) • Independent Pro-Tools, Mixer, Engineer, Editor, Mastering, Sound Design, Celebrity Voice Overs • Feature Films, Radio, Music Videos • 5.1 surround
Independent Mixer/ Engineer ______________(1982-current) • Pro-Tools Mixer Operator, Editor, Mastering, Analog & Digital, Sound Design, Voice Overs • Feature Films, Television, Radio, Music Videos • Mixing 5.1 surround.
Encore Recording Studios _________________(1987-1994) • Staff Chief Engineer, Producer, Mixer, Engineer • Operate & Manage Recording facilities • Artist Development, Producing Recording, Mixing Albums, Music Videos.
Lakeglen Recording Studios (Private) ______(1982-1991) • Independent Chief Engineer/ Producer, Mixer, Engineer • Operate & Manage Recording facility • Mixing / Records, Videos • Post Production
Kendun Recording Studios ________________(1983-1985) • Staff Mixer/Eng, Recording Albums for Major Record Labels & Artists
Rumbo Recorders (Captain & Tennille)_____(1979- 1983) • Staff Mixer/Engineer, Engineering for C&T / Recording Albums for Major Record Labels & Artists
Kendun Recording Studios ________________(1978-1982) • Staff Mixer/ Eng Recording Albums for Major Record Labels & Artists
Wally Heider Studios ______________________(1975-1985) • Staff Mixer/Engineer, Recording & Mixing Albums for Major Record Labels & Artists • Live Remote (Audio Truck) Recording for Major Recording Artists and Labels • Post Productions: Mixing and Recording Feature Film, TV & Radio • Celebrity Voice Overs
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SKILLS
Albums - Major Recording Artists:
Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, Anita Baker, Etta James, Bob Dylan, Fleetwood Mac, Survivor, Spinners, Earth Wind Fire, Dazz Band, Shalamar, Whispers, Larry Graham, LTD, Brothers Johnson, Lakeside, Thirdworld, Mark Slaughter, Vinnie Vincent, Patti Austin, Patti LaBelle,, Albert Hammond, Evelyn Champagne King, Whispers, Sara Niemientz, Mary Clayton, Dario Chiazzolino & Gianni Branca, Ricardo Arjona, YellowJackets, Tom Ranier & Pat Sentore, Lalah Hathaway, James Hood, Azure Antoinette, Yuna
Live Remote & Front Of House:
Fleetwood Mac, Doobie Brothers, Kiss, DEVO, Elvin Bishop, Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, Grateful Dead, VSOP Herbie Hancock, Blues Brothers, Linda Ronstat, Monterey Jazz Festival, Parliament Funkadelic, Voices Of Hope, Fire-choir, Blues At Home, Twist, AARP Super Show
Post Production:
President Bill Clinton, General Wesley Clark, David Newman, DMI Music, 5 Alarm Music, Ad Music, Emoto, John Trevers, Johnathon Ellis,, Sex in the City, Designing Women, Frasier, Tracy Ullman, NFL on FOX, Bewitched, Fantasy Island, Super Volcano Ryan Seacrest, Master & Commander, CSI Vegas, CSI Miami, Survivor, Laugh-In, Fantasy Island, Star Wars “Battle Front”& “Kotor”, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Disneyland Hotels,
Independent syndicated Radio Show “Serving up Soul w/ Dorinda Clark-Cole”
In-Flight Audio Program Includes:
AIR FORCE ONE & AIR FORCE TWO United Airlines, Delta Airlines, America West, and Amtrak Trains
Feature Films, Television, & Cable:
Field Of Lost Shoes, The Five Heartbeats, The Air Up There, My Best Friends Wedding, Hope Floats, That’s The Beat Of A Heart, Coming Back with Wess Moore, Becoming Mike Nichols, Wendell & Vinnie, Disney’s Micky Mouse
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Awards: PLATINUM & GOLD RECORDs:
Bob Dylan: ”Street Legal”_______________________________1978
Captain &Tennille: “Keeping Our Love Warm” ______________________1979
Captain &Tennille: “Come In From The Rain” _______________________1980
Fleetwood Mac “Tusk” _____________________________________1980
Kinsman Dazz Band “Dancin’ Free”________________________________1981
Shalamar “Friends”___________________________________1982
Survivor “Premonition________________________________1982
Dazz Band “Makin’ Music”_______________________________1983
Gladys Knight “Visions”___________________________________1983
Shalamar “The Look”__________________________________1983
Earth Wind & Fire: “Touch The World”____________________________1987
Anita Baker: “Giving You The Best That I Got”_________________1988
Natalie Cole: “Holly & Ivy”________________________________1994
Natalie Cole: “Still Unforgettable”__________________________2008
Ricardo Arjona “Viaje”_____________________________________2014
WAEA AVION In-Flight Audio:________________________2001 & 2002
Crystal Microphone In-Flight Audio_______________________________2010
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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