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Aug 26, 2024 · Russell Malone, acclaimed jazz guitarist who worked with Harry Connick Jr., Diana Krall, and Sonny Rollins died August 23 of a heart attack in Tokyo at the age of 60.
Aug 27, 2024 · Malone’s profile increased when he joined Harry Connick Jr.’s band in 1990. He played with the then-rapidly rising star until 1994 and made a deep impact on the pianist/vocalist/actor. “From the moment I met Russell, well over 30 years ago, I knew my life was about to change for the better,” Connick wrote, in an email to DownBeat.
Aug 26, 2024 · Jazz guitarist Russell Malone died suddenly on August 23, 2024 at age 60. Russell was on tour in Japan with bassist Ron Carter when he apparently had a heart attack. JGT contributor Joe Barth shares comments from some of Russell’s peers.
Russell Lamar Malone (November 8, 1963 – August 23, 2024) was an American jazz guitarist. He began working with Jimmy Smith in 1988 and went on to work with Harry Connick Jr. and Diana Krall throughout the 1990s.
6 days ago · When Jersey Jazz Giant Russell Malone was 12, he saw George Benson perform in Benny Goodman’s band on TV. It changed his life. He died August 23 at 60 from a heart attack while on tour in Japan as part of Ron Carter’s band. In his tragically short life, he played in the bands of vocalists Harry Connick, Jr., Diana Krall, Jimmy Smith, BB ...
Aug 25, 2024 · Russell Malone, a jazz guitarist whose encyclopedic knowledge of musicians and songs, combined with a precise yet relaxed playing style, earned him jobs with Harry Connick Jr., Diana...
A cclaimed jazz guitarist Russell Malone, best known for his work with Jimmy Smith, Diana Krall, and Harry Connick Jr., died suddenly in Tokyo on Friday August 23 at the age of 60. Malone had been ...
6 days ago · On working with Harry Connick, Jr. and his big band One thing that I learned from working with Harry was the importance of being a team player. Prior to that I had spent 2 and a half years with ...
Aug 25, 2024 · He apprenticed with organist Jimmy Smith, and did high-profile work with singers Harry Connick, Jr. and Diana Krall. In 1998 he shared a Grammy Award for his work on trumpeter Hargrove’s Latin jazz album Habana.
Aug 23, 2024 · The music world is mourning the loss of acclaimed jazz guitarist Russell Malone, who died Friday, August 23, at the age of 60. Russell had a storied career playing with Jimmy Smith, Diana Krall, Harry Connick Jr., George Benson, Ron Carter, Christian McBride, Dianne Reeves, Freddy Cole, David Sanborn and many others.
