Tchad Blake

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Tchad Blake (sometimes referred to as "Tchad Blak") is an American record producer, engineer, mixer and musician.

He has worked with numerous artists and musicians, including Crowded House, the Finn Brothers, Elvis Costello, Peter Gabriel, Travis, Pearl Jam, The Bad Plus, Sam Phillips, Sheryl Crow, Los Lobos, Suzanne Vega, Stina Nordenstam, Phish, Bonnie Raitt, Meeky Rosie, Tom Waits, Al Green, Tracy Chapman, Phantom Planet, Gomez, The Dandy Warhols, and Soul Coughing among others.

He often partners with Mitchell Froom, whom with David Hidalgo and Louie Perez of Los Lobos formed Latin Playboys.

Blake is noted for creating original and at times awkward sonic textures (usually with unorthodox gear), constantly shifting mixes, and use of binaural recording.

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