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Grammy-nominated mixing and mastering engineer working in stereo and Dolby Atmos. I’m most drawn to records with a strong sense of character and emotional connection, and I try to bring clarity, depth, and intention to every mix. Past collaborators include Joe Henry, The Avett Brothers, Jake Xerxes Fussell, Nnenna Freelon, and Margaret Glaspy.

Jason Richmond is a Grammy-nominated mixing and mastering engineer working in stereo and Dolby Atmos. For decades, he’s worked with artists and producers to make records that prioritize feel, dynamics, and musicality.
His work spans jazz, americana, indie, and rock, with a focus on clarity, depth, tone, and capturing the emotional core of a performance. Jason’s approach is centered on making mixes that translate well across systems while still feeling natural and connected to the music.

Jason works remotely and from his studio in North Carolina, offering stereo and immersive mixing and mastering for artists looking to make thoughtful records rich in character.

I’ve had the privilege of working with a range of artists, including Joe Henry, The Avett Brothers, Jake Fussell, Nnenna Freelon, Rising Appalachia, Margaret Glaspy, The Steep Canyon Rangers, Dom Flemons, and Clem Snide.

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Aoife O'Donovan
Jake Xerxes Fussell
Jake Xerxes Fussell
Ronald Carbone
Elmira Darvarova
Samuel Magill
Lucian Rinando
Ronald Carbone
Elmira Darvarova
Samuel Magill
Lucian Rinando
Steven Kimbrough
Dalton Baldwin
Nnenna Freelon
Nnenna Freelon
Nnenna Freelon
Clem Snide
Clem Snide
Dom Flemons
Dom Flemons
Dom Flemons
Dom Flemons
D.J. Sparr
John Legend
Marco Beltrami
Geoff Barrow
Ben Salisbury
Rolfe Kent
Steep Canyon Rangers
Steep Canyon Rangers
Rupert Gregson-Williams
Brian Byrne
Alexandre Desplat
Brian Tyler
Robert Lydecker
Bear McCreary
Alan Silvestri
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Dennis Jesse
Juan Álamo
Matthew Margeson
Michael Giacchino
Ciompi Quartet
Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra
Members of the Curtis Institue of Music
Members of the Curtis Institute of Music
Ciompi Quartet
Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra
Members of the Curtis Institue of Music
Members of the Curtis Institute of Music
Joe Kraemer
Karen Galvin
Donna Shin
Hexnut
New Music Raleigh
Kate McGarry
Keith Ganz
Kate McGarry
Keith Ganz
Clint Mansell
Dom Flemons
Steve Jablonsky
Henry Jackman
Atli Örvarsson
Bombadil
Mark Orton
Steve Jablonsky
Michael Giacchino
Marco Beltrami
Nnenna Freelon
John Brown
John Brown Big Band
Kate McGarry
Wayne Leechford
Wayne Leechford
Dustin O'Halloran
Dustin O'Halloran
Michael Giacchino
John Debney
Hans Zimmer
Michael Giacchino
John Williams
Theodore Shapiro
James Newton Howard
Carter Burwell
Fiancé
Christopher Lennertz
Rich Willey
Rich Willey
Stephen Anderson
Stephen Anderson's 360 ̊ Jazz Initiative
Stephen Anderson
Stephen Anderson's 360 ̊ Jazz Initiative
Dominican Jazz Project
Mamadou Diabate
Mamadou Diabate
Mamadou Diabate
Mamadou Diabate
The Avett Brothers
David Childers
Ironing Board Sam
Joe Kraemer
Juan Álamo
Nelson Delgado
UNC Percussion Ensemble
Kobie Watkins
Kobie Watkins
Shana Tucker
Shana Tucker
Bruce Piephoff
Bruce Piephoff
Bruce Piephoff
Ironing Board Sam
Kate McGarry
Keith Ganz
Gary Versace
The Avett Brothers
Steve Hobbs
Steve Hobbs Octet

Endorse Jason Richmond88 Reviews - 19 Repeat Clients

by John Brewster
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Jason delivered a flawless, high-quality master in just one day — spot on, easy to work with, and absolutely nailed it!
by Tim B.
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Jason absolutely nailed this record. He took the vision I had and elevated it in a way I didn’t even know was possible—bringing the song to life with depth, clarity, and a real emotional pull. The production feels intentional, the mix is clean and dynamic, and everything just hits the way it should.

What stood out most was his ability to create space while still maintaining momentum—nothing feels overdone, but nothing is missing either. He has a great ear for what a song actually needs.
by James J.
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Excellent mix master! responsive, understood what I was after, patient.
by Alex M.
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My fifth time using Jason for mastering and he always nails it. Highly recommend.
by James J.
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Excellent engineer
by Davi D.
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Simply great! Hope to work with him again.
by Renegade Roach
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Great mix, fast turn around, and easy to work with!
by Julia P.
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Such a pleasure to work with Jason, he's patient and delivered exactly what I was looking for... would definitely recommend him!
by Caleb C.
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Jason does a great job. I look forward to working with him again.
by Alex M.
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Jason did a fabulous job mastering my track, and was accommodating, fast and easy to communicate with.
by John B.
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Jason was superb to work with. Very patient, very knowledgeable about the genre of my song, very professional, an expert.
by Caleb C.
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Jason Is a true pro. I hired him to mix one song and ended up having him do the whole album. Highly recommend.
-Caleb Cotter
The IRISH LASSIES
by Fee B.
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Jason Richmond is a sound alchemist. Can’t recommend his services enough. We were so happy with his work every step of the way in regards to quality, his own ingenuity and unique touch to things plus great communication and quick to deliver at each point of the mixing/mastering journey, responding with precision to any change requests and ultimately delivering a finished product above and beyond what we could have hoped for. To top it off he’s a lovely, genuine and talented man. Thanks Jason!
by Henry K.
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A pro and a very nice guy; Jason can be depended upon to give his best quality work, no matter who the artist is or the size of their audience. He keeps working until you are happy.

This is rare in any industry and I highly recommend sending him a message.
by Caleb C.
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Jason, was prompt, helpful and did a great job.
by Alex
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Very communicative and easy to work with!
by Bernard D.
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It was a pleasure working with Jason. His professionalism and communication were excellent. I highly recommend him. Thanks again.
by Brian L.
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Jason was awesome to work with! He was incredibly responsive to my nitpicks and tweaks, and he intuitively understood the direction and sound I was going for. Would definitely work with him again.
by Sarah R.
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Jason is absolutely the best mixing/mastering engineer! He'll take care of your precious tracks and make sure they shine as brightly as they possibly can. In addition to sensitive, creative ears and a high level of technical skill, he has very straightforward communication and is extremely efficient/timely. I highly recommend him.
by Sarah R.
Verified
I wouldn't trust my music with anyone other than Jason. Through his expert mixes, he brings out the beauty of my original songs. He has a way of knowing just what my voice and all the instruments need and where they should go. Never overdone, always natural (just how I like them), beautiful, and done efficiently in a timely manner. I wholeheartedly recommend him.

Interview with Jason Richmond

Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I work on all types of music, but I generally get called for Americana, jazz, and world music projects.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Although I have a strong technical background in recording, I'm a musician first and I bring a musical, artistic, and creative approach to what I work on.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: The ability to listen closely to a song and find it's direction.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I hope that I bring a fresh approach and unique perspective to any given song, but the main desire is that I find the strength of the artist and the song itself and enhance that in a way that not on captures what the artist is trying to create but surpasses it.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I work out of many studios, but do most of my mixing in my home studio. I have a hybrid system running Pro Tools HD and sum through a summing mixer with Apogee Symphony converters. I utilize a variety of outboard gear including Chandler TG2 preamps, Chandler LTD-2 master compressor, Dramastic Obsidian Compressor, Crane Song Ibis EQ, and a variety of other outboard gear. I generally use plugins from Massey, Sound Toys, Waves, Brainworx, and Avid. I monitor through a Crane Song Avocet and Focal Twin monitors.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I'm inspired by all types of music when it is built on great musicianship, brilliant songs, and interesting production. Some people I'm inspired by include; Tchad Blake, Bill Frisell, Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, D'Angelo, Paul Simon, Jacquire King, Quincy Jones, and Brad Mehldau. Just to name a few.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Primarily more and more of my work is mixing, although I still do quite a bit of tracking and production work.