How does someone end up with a name like Moose? Nobody ever gets to pick their own nickname! His love for music began when he picked up a guitar at age 9. During high school and college he played in all kinds of disparate musical situations ranging from big band jazz to thrash metal and he was also that kid with a 4-track who would record anything. After attending college for music performance & production he landed an internship at Showplace Studios in NJ. While working at the studio he was assisting and learning the fundamentals and “how-to” from the producers & engineers that worked there like Joe Barresi, Jason Corsaro, Ben Elliot, & Bill Klatt.

mad moose recording circa 2002

In 1999 J. opened Mad Moose Recording and put his skills to use making records for indie bands and labels. As the owner and chief engineer of Mad Moose he ran a 2200 sq. foot recording facility that hosted projects from all kinds of clients like V2 Records, Sony, Artist Amplification, Lonesome Records as well as countless indie producers, labels and artists. After falling victim to the evils of too many corporate policies and voiceovers, Moose decided to close the doors in late 2004 rather then taking the alternative route…beating himself to death with a $40 Chinese condenser microphone.

Friends don’t let friends mix monitors... For several years Moose honed the sword of his audio engineering skills to a fine point by working as a live sound engineer. The hostile war-ground of the live environment is incredible on the job training. At a show it’s either sink or swim with one chance to get it right…no room for mistakes and usually, no soundcheck!?! Whether it’s recording & mixing a show or a live broadcast from a festival Moose is able to adapt like a chameleon and get the job done. He’s traveled in a van and been the house engineer at metro NY clubs. Over the years he’s mixed for scores of artists including; The North Mississippi All-Stars, Chuck Garvey (moe.), Karl Densons Tiny Universe, Steve Kimock, Pilot To Gunner, Derek Trucks Band, Living Colour, Maceo Parker, The Radiators, Tinsley Ellis, Antigione Rising, Tea Leaf Green, New Monsoon, Swampadelica and many unforgettable others.

Living Colour