I don't think I've heard anyone leave the introductory material; it's admissible if you think it adds charm or character.
The reverb on those stick clicks at the very beginning sounds like a very short delay effect; is that what you used for reverb? The compression is distracting on this track. On jazz and classical recordings, you will want to use less compression to get a more natural sound. The overhead mics on the cymbols is a bit overbearing.
What did you do with the EQ? I would appreciate more bass from the kick drum and bass. I hated on the compression a bit earlier, but I think it adds to the chaotic nature of the ensemble around 2:30 and following; sounds nice there! The bass solo sounds good at 3:20 and after, too; good balance (maybe too much hi hat? but it seems to be experiencing sidechain compression?). The end is sloppy :-)
Good work. Still pleasant to listen to.
The reverb on those stick clicks at the very beginning sounds like a very short delay effect; is that what you used for reverb? The compression is distracting on this track. On jazz and classical recordings, you will want to use less compression to get a more natural sound. The overhead mics on the cymbols is a bit overbearing.
What did you do with the EQ? I would appreciate more bass from the kick drum and bass. I hated on the compression a bit earlier, but I think it adds to the chaotic nature of the ensemble around 2:30 and following; sounds nice there! The bass solo sounds good at 3:20 and after, too; good balance (maybe too much hi hat? but it seems to be experiencing sidechain compression?). The end is sloppy :-)
Good work. Still pleasant to listen to.