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Recordings
- Listen to an interview with Craig Russo
on WAER, Syracuse, NY (Nov. 18, 2004) - MP3
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The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project, “In The Middle ”
(Cagoots Records, 2007)
This recording, In the Middle, has special meaning for me.
Being in the middle of such an extraordinary group of musicians has brought my playing and concept of Latin jazz to its next level. These musicians gave much more of themselves beyond what they played on their instruments. Their talent as players,
as well as arrangers and composers, comes through in multiple ways, bringing us the full depth and breadth of their creativity.
The music here comes from the middle of two related, but distinct music cultures, Jazz and Afro-Caribbean music. All of the musicians speak both music languages, and the symbiosis of styles results in compelling Afro-Cuban and Brazilian grooves combined with a thoroughly modern jazz sensibility. The playing here is spirited and adventuresome throughout. Even with the standards, we worked hard to present them with freshness and originality.
This group is based in the middle of the country, in Central Illinois. To some people from other parts of the country, the Midwest may appear to be the middle of nowhere for an artistic/music community. This CD will surely put that misinformed stereotype to rest. This is a grass-roots project that shows that the “where” doesn’t matter, it is the “who”, the people, that make it happen.
- Craig Russo
TRACK LISTING:
- Pent-up House mp3 clip
- Dona Maria
- Arrival mp3 clip
- Rumble, Young Man, Rumble
- Butterfly
- What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?
- Chip's Vision mp3 clip
- A Visit to the Bob
- Besame Mucho
- I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
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MUSICIANS:
Chip McNeill – tenor saxophone (1-3, 6-10), soprano saxophone (4,5)
Tito Carrillo – trumpet (2, 7-10)
Jeff Helgesen – trumpet (1, 3-6)
Chip Stephens – piano
Josh Walden – bass
Craig Russo - drums (2,5,6,9,10), congas (1-5,7-10), güiro, chékere, other percussion (1,3-10) bongo (6)
Jeff Magby – drums (1,3,4,7,8), congas (6), timbales (1,4)
Ricardo Flores – Brazilian percussion on
Doña Maria (2) |
Other Recordings As A Leader:
The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project, “Soul Eyes”
(Cagoots Records, 2004).
- Sabor mp3 clip
- Soul Eyes mp3
clip
- You Stepped Out of a Dream
- A Flower is a Lovesome Thing
- Speak No Evil
- ESP mp3 clip
- Maiden Voyage
- Moanin'
- The Lamp Is Low
Musicians:
Craig Russo- Drums, Congas, Percussion
Toby Curtright- Bass
Jeff Helgesen- Trumpet
Douglas Little- Alto Saxophone
Chip McNeill-Tenor Saxophone
Chris Mahieu- Piano
Jeff Magby- Drums, Percussion
Sean Parsons- Piano
Simon Rowe- Piano
The Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project, “Delilah”
(Cagoots Records, 2001)
- Delilah
- Whisper Not
- You Go To My Head
- Stolen Moments
- Blues On The Corner
- I Can’t Help It
- Girl Talk
Musicians:
Craig Russo- Drums, Congas, Percussion
Willie Akins- Tenor Saxophone
Tim Green- Piano
Jeff Helgesen- Trumpet
Jeff Magby- Percussion
Vern Sielert- Trumpet
Michael Stryker- Piano
Willem von Hombracht- Bass
Josh Walden- Bass
Other Recent Craig Russo Discography As A Sideman:
Sam Crain, “Ooh Bop Sh’ Bang”, (2002).
Razin’ Kane Urban Jazz Project, “Live” (2001).
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