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George Russell: June 23, 1923 July 27, 2009
George Russell was just seven years old when he walked on a stage for the first time and sang Moon Over Miami with Fats Waller. Growing up to be a respected muscian and theorist, he is said to have influenced Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Throughout his career, hes played with the likes of Benny Carter, Bill Evans, Art Pepper and Eric Dolphy. Russell died of Alzheimers Disease at the age of 86.--themusicsover
http://www.billytaylorjazz.net presents an excerpt from the 1958 tv program, "The Subject is Jazz," featuring George Russell's composition and arrangement, "Stratusphunk," with Bill Evans on piano...
http://www.billytaylorjazz.net presents an excerpt from the 1958 TV program, "The Subject is Jazz," featuring George Russell's composition and arrangement, "Stratusphunk," with Bill Evans on piano, Art Farmer, trumpet, Jimmy Cleveland, trombone, Gene Quill, alto, Ed Thigpen, drums.
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