The Jazz Russell at Elegance Cafè Jazz Club

The musicians of The Jazz Russell band have been – and still are – key members of renowned rhythmic
sections within the Italian swing and mainstream jazz scene. Considered reliable sidemen by acclaimed
soloists and frequently associated with specific leaders’ projects, they eventually decided to gather and
form their own combo, with the intention of bringing the unrestricted approach of language and forms of
contemporary jazz to the repertoire of traditional jazz. Inspired by the desire of speaking a unified musical
voice, building on each other’s contribution without a specific soloist, The Jazz Russell band aim at a...

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The musicians of The Jazz Russell band have been – and still are – key members of renowned rhythmic
sections within the Italian swing and mainstream jazz scene. Considered reliable sidemen by acclaimed
soloists and frequently associated with specific leaders’ projects, they eventually decided to gather and
form their own combo, with the intention of bringing the unrestricted approach of language and forms of
contemporary jazz to the repertoire of traditional jazz. Inspired by the desire of speaking a unified musical
voice, building on each other’s contribution without a specific soloist, The Jazz Russell band aim at a
dialogue between instruments, which is considered as being the true soloist. The Jazz Russell’s
arrangements are written on the job and on the go, completely opening up to the audience, embracing
risks and approaching listeners with spontaneity and sincerity, as well as a distinctive sound. Their repertoire
is a blend of rare gems, traditional songs, and odd time signature standards.

Ranging from Horace Silver’s standards to the Italian swing songs of the ’30s, and from traditional songs of
New Orleans to Latin melodies, the repertoire of The Jazz Russell band is deliberately heterogeneous,
without philological ambitions or desire for coherence, and is kept together by the distinctive sound and
approach of the band: always playful and in constant pursuit of surprises, just like crazy Jack Russells… in
short: The Jazz Russell. During live perfomances, songs, melodies and structures are bent to new forms
suggested by the moment: while still cherishing the tradition, The Jazz Russell look for a space of freedom
often not sought in the practices of classic jazz.

Filippo A. Delogu guitar, direction
Light Palone doublebass
Alfredo Romeo drums

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