Who is Big and Tall Recording?

Big and Tall Recording was founded by musicians Gabe Valle and Tommy McCormick. Their early experiences playing in recording studios lead them down the path of wanting to create their own ideal space for recording music.

Gabe specializes in production and musical arrangements. His talents span across just about every instrument you can think of and every genre you could need. Whether it is a full string section, a piano ballad, or a rumbling bass line, he’s got your tune covered! Gabe has shared his talents with artists such as DMX, The Wonder Years, and The Beach Boys. He has performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk Series and at the Barclays Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall. He is ready to hop on any and all projects and help you guide your song

Tommy is our head engineer. He has worked in just about every level of recording environments from basements and attics to fully commercialized studios. Tommy prides himself on the quality and efficiency of his work at Big and Tall, ensuring you are getting everything you need and more in your recording session, mix, or master.

Together Gabe and Tom have helped thousands of songs go from start to finish at Big and Tall.

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Our mission has always been clear: To create a studio that goes beyond just the process of musical creation and is a center for collaboration and community.

Big and Tall is more than just Gabe and Tommy, it is a collective of people pulling the same direction, in their own unique and beautiful ways. Our location in Bergen County is key to bridging the gap between the New Jersey and New York City music scenes. For more on our community, please scroll below!

Community

  • We like to think of Big and Tall as more than just a place to record your music. It is a place to meet people who are doing the same thing that you are doing: Experiencing life as a creative! We believe the music and art scene in New Jersey needs a home, and this is it!

  • Since our creation, we have thrown tons of DIY events including thunderous hardcore punk shows, dance raves, visual art showcases, and album release shows for our artists. We also have done multiple community events including artist meetups, charity concerts, and recordings.

  • We believe the grind of working for your art is something worth celebrating and showcasing. There are so many people in the tristate area pushing to achieve their creative dreams every day and bringing everyone together in celebration of this pursuit leads to amazing connections and memories! There is so much that can be achieved with the right people around you working towards the same goals.

  • Anybody! Whether you are one of our current artists we work with, a band looking to perform on one of our shows, or an appreciator of the local arts we welcome any and all. Our group comes from all different and amazing backgrounds! Full time creatives, artists with 9-5 jobs, and locals who are just here for the fun!

  • Our blog, instagram page, and Tik Tok is where we keep everyone up to date with community happenings, charity events, and new releases from our artists. We like to keep everyone up to date on what’s going on! Be sure to shoot us a message to get involved/acquainted to our community!