Leslie Ann Jones: GRAMMY-winning engineer behind Apocalypse Now, Herbie Hancock, & Halo | Beyond the Notes
What’s the secret sauce behind the music that stays with us? Legendary engineer Leslie Ann Jones turns session chaos into clarity—whether for Apocalypse Now, video games, or jazz albums.
In this interview with composer Vonn Vanier, she shares:
- The studio trick that made bands rethink what's possible
- Taming chaos during Apocalypse Now scoring sessions
- The real difference between recording for records, film, and games
- Why conductors still matter more than high-end gear
- Building the next generation through mentorship and inclusion
- What walking offstage with a GRAMMY actually feels like -
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