Jonathan Russell

Jonathan Russell Awarded Daniel Pearl Memorial Violin

Source: Michael Ricci
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 have full use of the handcrafted instrument for a year, including appearances in October as part of the 8th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music ...
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Teen Jazz Violinist Jonathan Russell Earns ASCAP Honor

Source: Michael Ricci
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 established in 2002 to acknowledge and encourage composers younger than 30 years of age. Russell is the youngest composer this year to have his ...
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Jonathan Russell and Doc Scanlon Trio in Albany Area

Source: All About Jazz
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 of Wynton Marsalis, Bucky Pizzarelli and Les Paul. Featured performer with Wynton Marsalis, Mark O'Connor and Bucky Pizzarelli.

The Doc Scanlon Trio (Doc, Don ...
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Jonathan Russell - Tomorrow's Newsmaker for 2008

Source: All About Jazz
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 distinguished philanthropists and entrepreneurs as well as Olympic medalists.

This is the third year that the Tomorrow’s Newsmaker Award have been made to recognize ...
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Jonathan Russell Named One of Tomorrow's Newsmakers

Source: All About Jazz
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 Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra on November 6th, 7th and 8th.

The public will have a chance to help determine ...
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Jonathan Russell Receives Embassy Award for Music Diplomacy

Source: All About Jazz
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, drawing them together in music appreciation and performance, and strengthening the bonds of friendship between our two countries." Jonathan began his seven city tour ...
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Jonathan Russell, Jazz Prodigy Tours Hungary

Source: All About Jazz
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 second album “Puttin On The Ritz" featuring jazz guitar icon Bucky Pizzarelli and several other east coast musicians that have been performing with Jonathan. ...
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New York Swing with Jonathan Russell, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 at 8 pm

Source: All About Jazz
January 9, 2008

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. ...
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12 Year-Old Jonathan Russell and His Swingtet at Laguardia Performing Arts Center December 7th, 8 PM

Source: All About Jazz
December 5, 2007

Jonathan “Jazz" Russell is a sensational twelve-year-old jazz violinist from New York City who performs regularly throughout the metropolitan area.

Jonathan has been a feature performer at major jazz festivals including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights in Jazz Series, the New Jersey and Great Connecticut Traditional jazz festivals and will make his European debut this spring at the Boheme Ragtime Festival in Hungary. He has been featured at The Blue Note in New York City ...
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11-year-old Jazz Prodigy Jonathan Russell at the Blue Note October 8th

Source: All About Jazz
October 8, 2006

11-year-old jazz violinist Jonathan Russell, will be performing with Ed Polcer's All Stars for two sets at The Blue Note on Sunday, October 8th. Part of the popular Sunday brunch program, this line-up is a last minute replacement for Manny Duran's Sextet who were originally scheduled to perform with the young Mr. Russell.

Ed Polcer's All Stars will include Ed Polcer, cornet; Vince Giordano, bass; Mark Shane, piano; Joe Ascione, drums and Matt Hoffman on vibes.

Jonathan Russell has performed ...
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