Russell Malone
Electric Guitar
August 23, 2024 (Age 60) died
November 8, 1963 Birthday
Albany, Georgia, U.S. Birthplace
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Russell Malone is a talented jazz guitarist known for mixing blues, gospel and R&B elements into straight ahead jazz. Malone joined Jimmy Smith's band in 1988 and soon after became a member of Harry Connick Jr.'s group. He later spent 4 years with Diana Krall, touring and recording. Russell Malone has also worked with Ron Carter, Roy Hargrove, Dianne Reeves, Brandford Marsalis, Benny Green and Sonny Rollins. In addition to his work as a sideman, Malone has recorded over 10 albums as leader.
Trivia
Harry Connick Jr. featuree Russell Malone's singing and playing at the beginning of his shows. Russell Malone appears in the Robert Altman film "Kansas City". To master his instrument Russell Malone studied albums by Charlie Christian and Wes Montgomery.
Early Life
Russell Malone was born in Albany, Georgia in 1963. He began playing on a toy guitar at age 4 and by age 6 was playing guitar for his church. Malone was largely self taught and after seeing George Benson perform with Benny Goodman on television at age 12 he dedicated himself to learning jazz. After high school Malone moved to Houston for an extended gig with organist Al Rylander and then to Atlanta in 1985. In Atlanta Malone was working as a sideman and leading groups at local clubs when he met Branford Marsalis and John Hicks who encouraged him to move to New York.
Russell Malone Solos
1995
Electric Guitar solo - I'm an Errand Girl for Rhythm - 1995
4/4 swing in C major at 261 BPM
Electric Guitar solo - Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You - 1995
4/4 swing in B♭ major at 67 BPM
Electric Guitar solo - You Call It Madness - 1995
4/4 ballad in B♭ major at 61 BPM
Electric Guitar solo - Frim Fram Sauce - 1995
4/4 swing in E♭ major at 118 BPM
Electric Guitar solo - Boulevard of Broken Dreams - 1995
4/4 latin in F minor at 74 BPM
Electric Guitar solo - Hit That Jive Jack - 1995
4/4 swing in G major at 234 BPM
Electric Guitar solo - You're Looking at Me - 1995
4/4 ballad in E♭ major at 67 BPM
Electric Guitar solo - Deed I Do - 1995
4/4 swing in F major at 148 BPM
Electric Guitar solo - A Blossom Fell - 1995
4/4 ballad in D♭ major at 41 BPM