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Russ Lorenson

Born: July 5, 1963

A terrific voice. Charisma to spare. A delightful raconteur. Unassuming nice guy. All true of Russ Lorenson, whose burnished tenor and magnetic stage presence have dazzled audiences from San Francisco to Paris.

Over a career spanning more than two decades, the three-time MAC Award nominee has traced an artistic path from musical theatre to cabaret and ultimately to jazz, all rooted in the enduring tradition of the Great American Songbook. He is known for breathing new life into timeless classics, delivering every note with elegance, swing, and soul, whether commanding the spotlight in grand concert halls or captivating listeners in intimate settings.

A Little Travelin' Music (20th Anniversary Edition)

By Russ Lorenson

Label: RL Productions
Released: 2026
Track listing: Come Fly With Me / Let's Get Away From It All; When in Rome; I Love Paris; Moonlight in Vermont; The Air-Minded Executive; Fly Me to the Moon; Rhode Island Is Famous for You; A Foggy Day in London Town / A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square; Gay Paree; Home to Stay.

Paul Janoschka, Lolivone de la Rosa, Ambrose Akinmusire-Mary Halvorson

by Cheryl K.
August 20, 2026

During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music--saxophonists Tommy Smith and Matt Otto; flautist Ali Ryerson; guitarist Lolivone de la Rosa; trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and guitarist Mary Halvorson; Gulliver + Roberto Ottaviano; and composer/bandleader Ayn Inserto and the WDR Big BandPlaylist John Coltrane “Like Someone in Love" from Lush Life (Prestige) 4:55 ...

San Francisco's Beloved Crooner Releases New Jazz Album 'Standard Time: Live In New York' - Out Now On LML Records

February 4, 2024

Russ Lorenson, acclaimed as “San Francisco’s Favorite Crooner," has released a live jazz-cabaret experience, under the independent label LML Music. He celebrated by MC’ing his album’s release in December at The Triad Theatre in New York with an all-star lineup of singers that included Billy Stritch, Mary Foster Conklin, Lennie Watts, Jennifer Roberts and #1 Billboard ...

Standard Time: Live In New York

By Russ Lorenson

Label: LML Music
Released: 2023
Track listing: Raise The Roof; Swing Is Back In Style; The Party Upstairs; Hello; Ask Me If I Care; How I Will Say I Love You; Forever, For Now; Lucky Charm; I'll Dream Of You Again; Fools In Love;Danglin'; I Changed The Rules; Diamond In The Sky; I'm Alright Now; It's Raining Memories.

New Releases Plus Holiday Music, Birthday Shoutouts, Grammy Nominees & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
December 11, 2023

This broadcast begins the holidays with music of the season from John Paul McGee and Hendrik Meurkens new releases from Karen Hammack, The Airmen of Note, Russ Lorenson and Margot Sergent, more nods to Grammy nominees plus birthday shoutouts to Judy Carmichael, Rebecca Coupe Franks, Ethel Ennis, Sylvia Syms, Melissa Aldana, June Christy, Maria Schneider and ...

In The Holiday Spirit

By Russ Lorenson

Label: LML Music
Released: 2015
Track listing: Shake Hands with Santa Claus; Holiday for Two; Let’s Share Christmas; Let Me Be the First to Wish You Merry Christmas; Jingles, the Christmas Cat; You’re All I Want for Christmas; Mrs. Claus; Warm in December; The Christmas Blues; Santa Claus Is Near; It’ll Be Christmas Before You Know It; A Winter Romance; Kissin’ by the Mistletoe; Little Drummer Boy / Peace on Earth; It’s Christmas Time All Over the World.

Russ Lorenson: In The Holiday Spirit

by Jack Bowers
November 1, 2015

It's clear from the outset that San Francisco-based singer Russ Lorenson and the admirable Kelly Park Big Band are definitely In the Holiday Spirit on Lorenson's sparkling new CD, a few measures of which are all but certain to lend that same seasonal feeling of happiness and generosity to almost any listener. Lorenson, a clear-voiced tenor, ...

Crooner Russ Lorenson’s “in The Holiday Spirit”, A New And Swingin’ Classic Christmas Album, To Be Released November 6

October 31, 2015

Russ Lorenson, often called “San Francisco’s Favorite Crooner,” is releasing In The Holiday Spirit, which teams his warm voice with The Kelly Park Big Band. The new CD balances swinging “up” tunes with tender ballads, while consistently emphasizing the joy and fun of the holiday season. If you grew up listening to the Christmas albums of ...

Russ Lorenson Celebrates Eight Years Of Christmas In San Francisco

November 1, 2013

For the eighth year, singer and recording artist Russ Lorenson comes home for the holidays with his annual show, Christmas in San Francisco, for two performances only at 7:30pm on December 13 & 14 at Pa’ina Lounge & Restaurant, 1865 Post Street in San Francisco. The guest artists for this year’s show are San Francisco jazz ...