AES Section Meeting Reports

San Francisco - February 12, 2013

Fred Catero San Francisco Chapter Feb 12th 2013

Meeting Topic: An Evening with Bay Area audio legend Fred Catero

Moderator Name: Christopher Scott Cooper

Speaker Name: Fred Catero

Other business or activities at the meeting: Announcement of next SF Chapter Event March 2013

Meeting Location: Open Door Church, San Mateo, Ca

Summary

An interview with engineer Fred Catero, looking back through his years at CBS/Columbia in New York recording Barbara Streisand, to his journey west into the heart of the San Fran sound recording greats such as Janis Joplin, Carlos Santana, Herbie Hancock, Phoebe Snow, Chicago, Blood, Sweat & Tears, the Pointer Sisters and Journey.

Chris provided moderation by breaking the interview into 3 sections.
The 1st section covered Fred's early years and how he got into being a recording engineer in New York at Columbia Records. Fred covered his humble beginnings, some of the artist he worked with (Barbara Streisand, Bob Dylan) and how he learned his craft.

Section 2 covered his move to San Francisco and his involvement in the San Fran sound of the late 60s and early 70s. His time at the famed Automatt studios and the many artist he worked with. (Santana, Janis Joplin, Chick Corea, etc)

Section 3 Fred was asked about his thoughts on how the industry has changed and what he thought had remained the same. He also talked a bit about technique and ones approach to working in a studio.

The evening ended with a Q&A from the audience.

Written By: Chris Cooper

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