The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Saturday 4 February 2017

Jazz Greats: George Russell (composer)

George   Allen   Russell (June 23, 1923 – July 27, 2009)


Jazz Pianist, Drummer, Composer, Arranger and Theorist, George Russell is regarded for his development of Jazz based music theory. He composed and recorded many important pieces and also taught extensively during his lifetime. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: All about Rosie, Concerto for Billy the Kid (with Bill Evans) and Ezz-thetic

Source: https:/en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Russell_(composer)
Background information
Birth nameGeorge Allen Russell
BornJune 23, 1923
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJuly 27, 2009 (aged 86)
Boston, Massachusetts
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, arranger
InstrumentsPiano

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