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[QUOTE="bwalch, post: 51059"]
In regard to micing jazz live, I've recorded many live jazz big bands, and found that a pair of large diaphram condensers about 6-8 feet from the sax row, about 4-5 feet up, and about 12 feet seperated  works very well. This assumes a standard big band setup with trombones on risers behind the sax's and trumpets standing on risers as well behing the trombones. This gives a good balance to the entire front section. 
 
 Although a single pair of mics generally work, the problem I come across all the time is that the drums (usually on stage right) are usually closely squeezed on stage along with the guitar, bass, and piano. It's always a challange to minimize bleading into the piano mics from the drums. I usually mic the kit (stereo overhead, toms, snare and kick), and close mic the piano in stereo with small diaphram cardioids, alone with the guitar and bass.
 
 As for micing the sax alone, I agree with the previous writers that positioning the mic down towards the bell at about 45 degrees works best, but positioning it so that the neck is also caught. Too close to the bell, and the sound gets too muffled. Large diaphrams work best on tenor and alto's.
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