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RIP Russell Malone, 60

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Posted on August 23, 2024 at 16:22:25
Jon E. Busey
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This really hit hard. Wrote one of the first profiles on Russell right after he'd joined Harry Connick Jr.'s orchestra in 1990 and begun his meteoric rise to jazz stardom (collaborations with Diana Krall, Ron Carter, Sonny Rollins, on and on would follow). Actually just saw him live last November. My only regret at the time was not attending the other 3 shows he did the same weekend. 60 years young, too damn soon. Bless you and your music.

 

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RE: RIP Russell Malone, 60, posted on August 23, 2024 at 17:17:10
GEO
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 Just found out. Terrible news. For anyone interested, please watch the link

 

Damn, Damn, and Double Damn, posted on August 23, 2024 at 18:19:24
Mike K
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 He was a good one, gone way way too soon.

Lack of skill dictates economy of style. - Joey Ramone

 

RE: RIP Russell Malone, 60, posted on August 24, 2024 at 07:05:09
Jon E. Busey
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 The way he constructs a solo, as here on Bacharach's "I Say A Little Prayer For You", is pure bliss. Live in concert, the originality and profusion of ideas would trip off his fingertips like nectar on the ears. Sobbing like an old fool as I listen to this artistry.

 

RE: Damn, Damn, and Double Damn, posted on August 24, 2024 at 07:16:25
Jon E. Busey
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Russell toured the Far East last year in a trio with Ron Carter, who's still going strong at 87. Why the good have to die so young I'll never know.

 

RE: Damn, Damn, and Double Damn, posted on August 24, 2024 at 12:17:31
Cpwill
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 Damn, I was so looking forward to hearing him with Carter and Vega in DC next weekend.

RIP


"Anyone who understands jazz knows that you can't understand it. It's too complicated. That's what's so simple about it." - Yogi Berra.

Cpwill

 

That is a fabulous picture , posted on August 24, 2024 at 18:26:17
Mike K
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 Thank you for posting it. Do you know the name of the photog?

Lack of skill dictates economy of style. - Joey Ramone

 

RE: That is a fabulous picture , posted on August 25, 2024 at 10:34:33
Jon E. Busey
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 Photog watermark at bottom right. Yes, an exquisite shot of 2 legends.

 

RE: RIP Russell Malone, 60, posted on August 29, 2024 at 01:28:15
fantja
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 A great One! R.I.P.

 

RE: RIP Russell Malone, 60, posted on September 2, 2024 at 12:09:50
Cpwill
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 Ron Carter's and Donald Vega's tribute to their departed colleague to close out the DC Jazzfest moved me to tear. Their encore: There Will Never Be Another You. An empty stool stage left for Mr. Malone. RIP


"Anyone who understands jazz knows that you can't understand it. It's too complicated. That's what's so simple about it." - Yogi Berra.

Cpwill

 

RE: RIP Russell Malone, 60, posted on September 9, 2024 at 15:41:02
Jon E. Busey
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 What a beautiful gesture to a brother musician.

 

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