Russell Malone
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| Russell Malone | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Russell Malone |
| Born | November 8, 1963 Albany, Georgia, United States |
| Genre(s) | jazz |
| Occupation(s) | musician |
| Instrument(s) | guitar |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
Russell Malone (born November 8, 1963 in Albany, Georgia) is an essentially self-taught[1] swing jazz guitarist. He also performs in the bebop and contemporary jazz genres of jazz. He began working with Jimmy Smith in 1988, and went on to work with Harry Connick, Jr. and Diana Krall throughout the 1990's.[2]
Malone began playing in his home of Albany, Georgia, with a toy guitar his mother had bought him, influenced by musicians such as B.B. King and The Dixie Hummingbirds.[3] However, he cites that the most influential musical experience he had as a young child was "[At the age of twelve] seeing George Benson perform on television…with Benny Goodman."[1] He learned technique from listening to recordings of Benson, Wes Montgomery, and Charlie Christian, among others.[3]
Malone played with jazz organist Jimmy Smith from 1988—1990.[1] He then joined the Harry Connick Jr. big band from 1989-1994. In 1995, Malone became part of the Diana Krall trio, participating in multiple Grammy-nominated albums, the final one in 1999, "When I Look In Your Eyes," winning Best Vocal Jazz Performance.
Currently, Russell Malone can be seen in appearances with Dianne Reeves and Romero Lubambo. He also tours frequently with Ron Carter as part of the Golden Striker Trio often featuring Mulgrew Miller at piano.
Malone's two most recent MAXJAZZ releases are "Live At Jazz Standard, Volume One" (2006) and Live At Jazz Standard, Volume Two" (2007). Appearing on these two volumes, and often touring as The Russell Malone Quartet, are Martin Bejerano on piano, Tassili Bond on bass, and Johnathan Blake on drums.
[edit] Discography
- Russell Malone (COLUMBIA - 1992)[2]
- Black Butterfly (COLUMBIA - 1993)[4]
- Sweet Georgia Peach (IMPULSE! - 1998)
- Wholly Cats (VENUS - 1999)
- Look Who's Here (VERVE - 2000)
- Heartstrings (VERVE - 2001)
- Playground (MAXJAZZ - 2004)[5]
- Live At Jazz Standard, Volume One (MAXJAZZ - 2006)
- Live At Jazz Standard, Volume Two (MAXJAZZ - 2007)
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Jung, Fred & Malone, Russell. A Fireside Chat with Russell Malone. Retrieved January 13, 2008, from http://www.jazzweekly.com/interviews/malone.htm
- ^ a b Neuroth, Matt. (2008). Bio: Russell Malone. Retrieved January 13, 2008 http://www.downbeat.com/artists/window.asp?action=new&aid=501&aname=Russell+Malone Down Beat]
- ^ a b National Public Radio. (2002). Billy Taylor's Jazz | Guest Artist: Russell Malone. Retrieved January 13, 2008, from http://www.npr.org/programs/btaylor/pastprograms/rmalone.html
- ^ Amazon.com. (2008). Amazon.com: Black Butterfly: Music: Russell Malone. Retrieved January 13, 2008, from http://www.amazon.com/Black-Butterfly-Russell-Malone/dp/B00000295V/ref=m_art_li_5
- ^ (2008). Russell Malone at All About Jazz. Retrieved January 13, 2008, from http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/musician.php?id=9011
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| NAME | Malone, Russell |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Jazz guitarist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 8, 1963 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Albany, Georgia |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
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