i don't think it's any secret as to how Bruce Swedien feels about using compression:
"Compression is for kids."
"Compression is a crutch. "
And finally, if that doesn't give you an idea about how he feels:
"I hate compression."

Swedien is an amazing cat - his resume is ridiculous; from Count Basie and Duke Ellington to McCartney and MJ... with many others in between.

Your first or second mix is probably the best...

Is a mix ever really finished?

An interesting article from Pro Sound Web. It's apparently an excerpt from Bruce's book Make Mine Music.

After 35 years playing electric bass I got my first (lefty) upright bass a year ago. Still a long way from mastering the beast, but I've done a few recordings recently. Playing jazz and folk. All piz. (I worked on arco for a few months, started receiving death threats from the family.) Anyway, I'd appreciate any recording tips.