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Musician

Jonathan Russell

Born: April 27, 1995

Jonathan "Jazz" Russell is a sensational fifteen-year-old jazz violinist from New York City who performs regularly throughout the area. The New York Times has written "When he solos, he embraces his instrument and enters a private cocoon, where he conjures sophisticated improvisations on the melodies of jazz standards".

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Jonathan Russell Awarded Daniel Pearl Memorial Violin

August 18, 2010

New York City—Jonathan Russell, the award winning fourteen-year-old jazz violinist has received one of the Daniel Pearl Memorial violins from Mark O'Connor and the faculty at the inaugural Mark O'Connor Fiddle Camp in New York City. Each year, two exceptional violinists are awarded this honor by O'Connor and the violin maker Jonathan Cooper. Mr. Russell will ...

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Teen Jazz Violinist Jonathan Russell Earns ASCAP Honor

February 18, 2010

New York, NY -- Jonathan Russell, the award winning fourteen-year-old jazz violinist from the Bronx has received an Honorable Mention in the 2010 ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Awards for his piece “Danny's Groove". The ASCAP Awards are presented by The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers with additional support from The Gibson Foundation and were ...

Album

Duets

By Jonathan Russell

Label: Unknown label
Released: 2009

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Jonathan Russell and Doc Scanlon Trio in Albany Area

July 18, 2009

237 Union Street Schenectady NY 12305 7-10 pm Tickets: $9 518-348-7999 Jonathan Russell is an exciting fourteen-year-old jazz violinist who bridges generational and cultural gaps with improvised jazz. His performances in Europe and throughout the United States at clubs and jazz festivals have earned the respect and praise ...

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Jonathan Russell - Tomorrow's Newsmaker for 2008

October 9, 2008

Jonathan Russell, 13-year-old jazz violinist, has been named the 2008 1010 WINS Tomorrow's Newsmaker Winner in the Arts and Entertainment category. Jonathan was selected by a panel of judges and a people’s choice vote from a pool of other arts and entertainment finalist. Nominees in other categories such as public service, business and sports included many ...

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Jonathan Russell Named One of Tomorrow's Newsmakers

September 9, 2008

Jonathan Russell, 13-year-old jazz violinist, has been named one of five finalist in 1010 WINS Tomorrow's Newsmaker contest. Jonathan's achievements that garnered the judges attention include an Ambassador's Award from the U.S. Embassy in Hungary, the release of two CD's and performances throughout the United States. Most recently Jonathan was engaged to perform three nights with ...

Video

Caravan

Featuring the music of Jonathan Russell
Duration: 5:31
July 1, 2008

Jonathan Russell is joined by NY Swing made up of Bucky Pizzarelli, John Bunch and Phil Flanigan from a concert at Centenary College. Bucky Pizzarelli Bucky Pizzarelli was considered the only guitarist next to George Van Eps, to play the seven-string electric guitar exclusively. Bucky is a dedicated preservationist of the old guitar music and the early styles of playing. Recordings like Love Songs and NY Swing present a picture of the complete jazz musician and guitarist who moves effortlessly from the daunting format of the solo guitar to playing solid, swinging rhythm and single string solos in an ensemble setting. John Bunch A Legendary Piano player - currently co-leads New York Swing. He' played in the bands of Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson and Benny Goodman. George T. Simon called him "the Fred Astaire of the piano". Phil Flanigan Phil Flanigan is highly respected both as a soloist and as an ensemble player. Bob Wilber has called him the "most melodic bass soloist in jazz."

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Jonathan Russell Receives Embassy Award for Music Diplomacy

April 3, 2008

Twelve-year-old jazz violinist Jonathan Russell, currently on tour in Hungary with the Bohem Ragtime Jazz Band, has received a special award from the U.S. Embassy for his role as a cultural ambassador. In its official press release, the Embassy notes, “Regardless of language barriers, jazz is one art form that speaks to both Hungarians and Americans, ...

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Jonathan Russell, Jazz Prodigy Tours Hungary

March 22, 2008

Jonathan Russell, the twelve-year-old violinist from New York, will be making his European jazz festival debut next week at the Bohm Ragtime and Jazz Festival in Hungary. He will extend his tour of Hungary through two weeks with performances around the country as part of Hungary's annual Spring Festival. Jonathan has been touring to support his ...