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Consistently voted onto DownBeat magazine’s Rising Star Annual Critics Poll and featured in the 2016 September Indie Life section, Russ Nolan’s music is often described as High-Energy Modern Jazz that both satisfies the intellect of its musical peers and speaks to everyone on a soulful level. Called a ‘renaissance man’ by those close to him, he has taken his experiences in sports, martial arts, business, after-school program volunteering, music education, and other activities to relate to a wider audience. His 2016 release of Sanctuary from the Ordinary – Live at Firehouse 12 was voted onto DownBeat’s Best of 2016

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Sin Fronteras

By Russ Nolan

Label: Rhinoceruss Music
Released: 2020
Track listing: Take A Memo; The Long Ranger; Nature Boy; Nublado y Claro; Irregular Heartbeat; Cruzado; Poinciana; Somewhat Festive; Chachalokafun; Acceptance.

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Petra Haden, Bill Frisell, Jimmy Heath, Jorge Roeder & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
September 8, 2020

As we continue our exploration of the best in new and upcoming jazz, this week we look into a unique project featuring the music of John Zorn and lyrics of Jesse Harris written with the unique voice of Petra Haden in mind, a special album that blends beautifully with the new releases by Bill Frisell, Jorge ...

Article: Album Review

Russ Nolan: Sin Fronteras

Read "Sin Fronteras" reviewed by Edward Blanco

by Edward Blanco
August 17, 2020

Sin Fronteras (without borders) is the self-titled debut album from a New York-based quartet established by an internationally-recognized group of Latin and Modern jazz musicians hailing from Colombia, Bulgaria, Switzerland and Chicago. Led by saxophonist and Latin jazz proponent Russ Nolan, the band includes Swiss pianist Manu Koch, Bulgarian bassist Trifon Dimitrov and Colombian drummer Juan ...

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Sanctuary From The Ordinary: Live At Firehouse 12

By Russ Nolan

Label: Rhinoceruss Music
Released: 2016

News: Recording

Saxophonist Russ Nolan's First Live Recording, "Sanctuary From The Ordinary: Live At Firehouse 12," To Be Released Feb. 12

January 13, 2016

Saxophonist/composer/arranger Russ Nolan has been documenting his explorations of Latin rhythms and modern jazz harmony on record since the release of his 2004 debut, Two Colors. He has worked with special guests like percussionist Victor Rendon and pianists Kenny Werner and Manuel Valera while deepening ties with players who eventually coalesced into his working group. For ...

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Call It What You Want

By Russ Nolan

Label: Rhinoceruss Music
Released: 2015

News: Recording

Saxophonist/Composer Russ Nolan To Release "Call It What You Want" March 31

March 7, 2015

A dexterous improviser with an abiding passion for Latin American rhythms, Russ Nolan delivers a deeply satisfying program of original tunes on his new CD Call It What You Want. The prolific tenor saxophonist, composer, and arranger will release the disc, his 5th as a leader in 10 years, on his Rhinoceruss Music label March 31. ...

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Relentless

By Russ Nolan

Label: Rhinoceruss Music
Released: 2014
Track listing: Relentless; Cassa Cerrado; Not While I'm Around; It Ain't Child's Play; Solitude; Mr. Moore; Limbo; Abakua.

Article: Album Review

Russ Nolan: Relentless

Read "Relentless" reviewed by Jeffrey Uhrich

by Jeffrey Uhrich
February 16, 2014

Latin rhythms and Afro-Cuban beats abound throughout Relentless, saxophonist Russ Nolan's strong follow-up to the well-received Tell Me (Rhinocerouss Music, 2012). All of the tracks contained in Relentless are infused with a sharp rhythmic sensibility displaying Nolan's talent as a saxophonist while ensuring that the heavy influence of salsa and Latin-based rhythms shine throughout each piece. ...