Ralph Sutton

Pop/R&B Mixer | Engineering

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Tired of flat, lifeless mixes? I specialize in high-end Recording and Mixing for Jazz, Funk, R&B, and Soul — combining analog warmth with modern digital precision to bring your music to life.

I’m Ralph Sutton — a Grammy-winning Recording and Mixing Engineer based in Los Angeles, with over 40 years of experience helping artists capture performances that are timeless, emotional, and sonically elite.

I specialize in working with live musicians across genres like Jazz, Funk, R&B, Gospel, and Soul, blending the warmth of vintage analog gear (vintage NEVE consoles and Studer tape machines) with the precision of Pro Tools and modern digital tools. Whether you're recording in-studio or remotely, I create a seamless workflow that delivers polished, powerful results without compromising feel.

My process is meticulous: I monitor every detail during tracking, carefully shape tone during mixing, and organize sessions with precision, so your music feels as good as it sounds. I’m fluent in both analog and digital signal processing, which gives me the flexibility to enhance your sound in the way that best serves the performance.

In addition to Recording and Mixing, I also offer Podcast Editing and Post-Production, using the same level of care and quality that I bring to Recording Sessions.

🏆 2x Grammy Winner | Emmy-Nominated for The History of Soul Music

Elite Recording & Mixing for Jazz, Funk, R&B, and Soul | Live Musicians + Studio Sessions

Visit https://ralphsutton.com/ for more about me and my Recording Engineering Services.

Would love to hear from you. Click the contact button above to get in touch.

Credits

AllMusic verified credits for Ralph Sutton
  • Stevie Wonder
  • Stevie Wonder
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  • Gerald Wilson Orchestra
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  • Ilona Knopfler
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  • Mary J. Blige
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  • Lionel Richie
  • Elton John
  • Sidney Bechet
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  • Urban Jazz Network
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  • Wild Bill Davison
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  • Impromp2
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  • Simone Hines
  • Rakim
  • Paul Asaro
  • LeVert
  • Az Yet
  • Norman Brown
  • Norman Connors
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  • Bob Wilber
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  • Pops Foster
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  • Gospel Music Workshop of America
  • Gospel Music Workshop of America
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  • Bob Wilber
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  • Gospel Music Workshop of America
  • Gospel Music Workshop of America
  • Duke Jones
  • Teresa Brewer
  • Eddie Condon
  • Norman Brown
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  • Debelah
  • Debelah
  • Yoshio Toyama
  • Yoshio Toyama
  • Luckey Roberts
  • Luckey Roberts
  • Lead Belly
  • Bunk Johnson
  • Barbara Sutton-Curtis
  • Wild Bill Davison
  • Sackville All Stars
  • Sackville All Stars
  • Dick Hyman
  • Dick Hyman
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  • Jelly Roll Morton
  • Jelly Roll Morton
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  • Eddie Murphy
  • Norman Connors
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  • Teresa Brewer
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  • Altitude
  • James Cleveland
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  • Eric B. & Rakim
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  • Teresa Brewer
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  • Atlantic Starr
  • Miki Howard
  • Jeffrey Osborne
  • Stacy Lattisaw
  • Sackville All Stars
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  • Dennis Edwards
  • The Temptations
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  • Ruby Braff
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  • Dick Cary
  • World's Greatest Jazz Band
  • Sidney Bechet
  • Bob Haggart
  • World's Greatest Jazz Band
  • Yank Lawson
  • World's Greatest Jazz Band
  • Bob Haggart
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  • The Lawson-Haggart Jazz Band
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  • Bing Crosby
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  • Sidney Bechet
  • Tony Parenti
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  • Jess Stacy
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  • Sackville All Stars
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Discogs verified credits for Ralph Sutton
  • The Motor City Crew
  • Sam Harris (2)
  • Mari-An
  • Norman Connors
  • Louis Price
  • Norman Brown
  • Geetas
  • Norman Brown
  • Debelah*
  • Various
  • Norman Brown
  • Norman Connors
  • Impromp2
  • Lionel Richie
  • Lionel Richie
  • Nancey Jackson
  • Kansas (2)
  • Missing Persons
  • The Monroes (2)
  • The Motor City Crew
  • Various
  • Atlantic Starr
  • The Temptations
  • Rick James
  • Kagny & The Dirty Rats
  • Michael Lovesmith
  • Sam Harris (2)
  • Dennis Edwards
  • Danny O'Keefe
  • Baxter Robertson
  • Atlantic Starr
  • Rockwell
  • Teena Marie
  • James Ingram
  • Rockwell
  • Jeffrey Osborne
  • Jermaine Jackson
  • Joi (7)
  • Miki Howard
  • Atlantic Starr
  • Royalty
  • Mari-An
  • Mac Band Featuring The McCampbell Brothers
  • Norman Connors
  • Sue Ann*
  • Angela Bofill
  • Eddie Murphy
  • Danny O'Keefe
  • S.O.S. Band*
  • D'LaVance
  • Klymaxx
  • Dupont (4)
  • Art Madison
  • Eric B. & Rakim
  • Melba Moore
  • Lateasha
  • Altitude (3)
  • Louis Price
  • Rev. James Cleveland And The LA Gospel Messengers*
  • Eddie Murphy
  • M.C. Brains*
  • Sue Ann Carwell
  • Norman Brown
  • Norman Connors
  • Geetas
  • Norman Brown
  • Debelah*
  • Geetas
  • Various
  • Jon B
  • Michael Jackson
  • Michael Jackson
  • Norman Brown
  • Norman Brown
  • Az Yet
  • Norman Connors
  • Various
  • Impromp2
  • Various
  • Lionel Richie
  • Lionel Richie
  • Elton John
  • Various
  • Stevie Wonder
  • The Rippingtons Featuring Russ Freeman (2)
  • J. Sabin
  • Prophet Posse
  • Kirk Whalum
  • Takana Miyamoto & Kirk Whalum
  • Takana Miyamoto & Kirk Whalum
  • Gussie Miller
  • Phyllis St. James
  • Gussie Miller
  • Kidd Glove
  • Various
  • Kansas (2)
  • Lionel Richie
  • Norman Brown
  • Eric B. & Rakim
  • Kansas (2)
  • Takana Miyamoto & Kirk Whalum
  • Rockwell
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Ralph Sutton’s Greatest Hits Vol. 1 (Sampler)

I was the Recording and Mixing Engineer in this production

GenresSounds Like
  • Stevie Wonder
  • Lionel Richie
  • Herbie Hancock
Gear Highlights
  • ProTools
  • Logic Pro
  • Abelton Live
  • Vintage Analog and Digital Outboard Gear
  • Analog Tape Machines
  • and more
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