Jeff Hill on SoundBetter

I have been a member of Steve Earle and The Dukes, and the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, toured and recorded with Rufus Wainwright for a decade and recently played on the 2021 Latin Grammy winning Album "El Pozo Brilliante" by Vicentico. I Produce and Mix from my upstate home studio and GB's Juke Joint in Long Island City NY.

I have performed and/or recorded across the globe and on TV with Elle King, Forro In the Dark, Bruce Springsteen, Kat Edmonson, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, Buster Poindexter, Linda Thompson, Bill Payne, Joan Baez, the Brazilian Girls, Amy Helm, Kenny Roby, Marco Beneveto, Blondie, Wax Poetic, Paula Cole, Shivaree, Teddy Thompson, Bette Midler, Justin Bond, Victoria Williams, Cry Cry Cry, Shannon McNally, Harper Simon, Chris Stills, Amy Corriea, Jesse Harris, Neal Casal, Elysian Fields, Shooter Jennings, Martha Wainwright, Gin Wigmore, Regina Spektor, Jim Campilongo, Erik Deutsch, David Mead, Marshall Crenshaw, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, Joan As Policewoman, Iris Dement, Rosanne Cash, Page McConnell, Juliana Hatfield, Trey Anastasio, and many others.

As a producer I have made records with Frally Hynes, Erik Deutsch, Morebarn, Victoria Reed, Jena Kraus, J R Reyne, Lisa Redford, Peter Salett, Sasha Dobson, Guillherme Montiero, Mike O'Dowd, Danny Burns and more.

I have Mixed records for Erik Deutch, Ocean Carolina, The Thompson Family( Richard and Linda Thompson) Dori Freeman, The Masterson's and many more

I am interested in collaborating with like minded musicians in many capacities, Whether I am producing engineering, mixing, playing bass or all of the above, I will bring professionalism creativity and dedication to your project.

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

Credits

Discogs verified credits for Jeff Hill

Lisa Redford
Neal Casal
Lisa Redford
Thompson (4)
Ocean Carolina
Dori Freeman
Dori Freeman
Northern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble*, Ron Modell
Rob Parton's Jazztech Big Band
Hinda Hoffman
Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls
Goats In Trees
Cry Cry Cry
Rufus Wainwright
Lily Chou-Chou
Drazy Hoops
Hazy Malaze
Rufus Wainwright
Various
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright
Drazy Hoops
Drazy Hoops
David Mead
Kate & Anna McGarrigle
Martha Wainwright
Hazy Malaze
Gustavo Santaolalla
Various
Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters
Neal Casal
Joan As Police Woman
Various
Rufus Wainwright
Teddy Thompson
The Icarus Line
Swati
Page McConnell
Linda Thompson
Rufus Wainwright
Teddy Thompson
Teddy Thompson
Juliana Hatfield
Various
Craig Wedren
Various
Rufus Wainwright
PT Walkley
Neal Casal
Rufus Wainwright
Janita
Elysian Fields
Harper Simon
Yuka Honda
Debi Nova
Jeremy Fisher
Geva Alon
Jim Keller (2)
Teddy Thompson
If By Yes
David Mead
Michel Legrand
Various
Lisa Redford
Erik Deutsch
Galactic
Geva Alon
Neal Casal
Erin McKeown
Shooter Jennings
Linda Thompson
Jim Keller (2)
Small Pecker
Daniel Harnett
Various
Dave Curley & Mick Broderick (2)
Thompson (4)
Ocean Carolina
Patrick Stewart
The Looking
Dori Freeman
CRB*
Amy Helm
Joan As Police Woman
The Chris Robinson Brotherhood
Steve Earle & The Dukes
Teresa Williams & Larry Campbell*
Kenny Roby
Steve Earle & The Dukes
Zephaniah OHora
Hermon Mehari
Teddy Thompson
Steve Earle & The Dukes / Justin Townes Earle
Tom Principato
Steve Earle & The Dukes
Steve Earle & The Dukes
Eric Ambel
Teddy Thompson & Jenni Muldaur
Steve Earle & The Dukes
Kenny Roby
Dori Freeman
Jenni Muldaur & Teddy Thompson
Various
Berklee College Of Music
Scissor Sisters

Languages

English

4 Reviews

Endorse Jeff Hill

by Jason Crigler
I have worked with Jeff Hill for twenty-six years and counting. Jeff is a great bass player. But it's his ability to find just the right bass line for a situation that sets him apart. Yes, he's great at engineering and mixing. But it's his ability to find just the right combination and balance of sounds that makes him special. As a bass player he is always in the moment and completely present. Add to all of this that he's a wonderful person with a big heart who is a lot of fun to be around. I can't recommend Jeff highly enough.
by John Stroup
Jeff is great to work with. He’s a real pro with endless experience across a wide range of music styles. And, importantly for me, he thinks about the tracking from a sophisticated songwriting and production perspective - He’s always doing what’s right for the song. His playing is always super thoughtful, creative, musical, tasteful, and of course in time and with great tone. And as Neal Casal once told me, “Jeff rips”. I guess that sums it up. I highly recommend Jeff.
by Peter Salett
Jeff is one of those rare musicians that can play in any genre - he’s got a great sense of harmony for his bass parts and really all parts of a song, and sonically as an engineer/mixer his mixes always sound warm and inviting. He’s also super easy to work with, and willing to go the extra mile to make sure the mix sounds great. I’m now on my 4th record with working with Jeff as a co-producer (and on bass) and we’ve recorded / mixed everything from string quartets, timpani and French horns to loops and distorted electrics. Highly recommend!
by Henrik Strang
I needed upright bass to a jazzy ballad, and Jeff absolutely nailed the part. His playing is unbeliavably musical! While paying close attention to my suggestions, he also added his own thing to the song - making it a stellar performance! A really nice guy to communicate with, and a true professional. Jeff also mixed the song, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.
I highly recommend Jeff for both bass playing and mixing, and will certainly work with him again.

Interview with Jeff Hill

Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am Producing a new record for Peter Salett's project Blue Palace,
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Drummer- Matt Johnson
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both,
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To bring the best that I can to your project with professionalism and soul
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Making songs sound and feel better from bottom up.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I ask for song references to know more about where the client is coming from musically.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Have a clear vision for your song.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My American Standard Upright bass ( for use as a boat) and My 1951 fender P bass ( for use as a paddle)
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been recording and performing for over 30 years
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Soulful and groove oriented in service of the song
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: many styles from Jazz to Country
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: The Glue
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I spend time learning the song and experiment with different directions to find what works and serves the song best
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My Home Studio consists of an a Mac Protools setup with Logic and Reason installed as well. I use an apollo x4 with 8 channel Audient asp880 UAD Octo satellite, PMC reveal 6 Monitors and Yamaha NS10's. I have a solid microphone collection and many amps and instruments. In LIC the studio www.gbsjukejoint.com is fully equipped.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Remote bass sessions, mixing and production