Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker, born into musical royalty. Her father, the late Luis Russell, a legendary pianist/bandleader/arranger/composer, and Louis Armstrong’s long-time collaborator and musical director. Her mother, Carline Ray, was a pioneering bassist/guitarist/vocalist and holder of advanced degrees from Juilliard and Manhattan School of Music, who performed with International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou Williams, and Ruth Brown.
Not surprisingly considering her pedigree, Catherine Russell is a one of a kind musician and vocalist. A graduate of American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Catherine has toured the world, performing and recording with David Bowie, Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, Jackson Browne, Michael Feinstein, Levon Helm, Paul Simon, Rosanne Cash, Carrie Smith, and many others....
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Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker, born into musical royalty. Her father, the late Luis Russell, a legendary pianist/bandleader/arranger/composer, and Louis Armstrong’s long-time collaborator and musical director. Her mother, Carline Ray, was a pioneering bassist/guitarist/vocalist and holder of advanced degrees from Juilliard and Manhattan School of Music, who performed with International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou Williams, and Ruth Brown.
Not surprisingly considering her pedigree, Catherine Russell is a one of a kind musician and vocalist. A graduate of American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Catherine has toured the world, performing and recording with David Bowie, Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, Jackson Browne, Michael Feinstein, Levon Helm, Paul Simon, Rosanne Cash, Carrie Smith, and many others.
Since the 2006 release of her debut album, Cat, Catherine Russell has been making new fans and friends. National Public Radio’s top 5 jazz CDs of 2006 included Cat, and the album garnered rave reviews worldwide. Four acclaimed, award-winning, chart-topping albums have followed: Sentimental Streak (2008), Inside This Heart of Mine (2010), and Strictly Romancin’ (2012), which was awarded Prix du Jazz Vocal (Vocal Album of The Year) by the Jazz Academy in France, Grand Prix du Hot Club de France, and a Bistro Award for Outstanding Recording, and reached #1 on multiple Jazz Charts, and #6 on Billboard. She also received a Nightlife Award as Outstanding Jazz Performer. With her newest album, Bring It Back, Catherine Russell digs deeper into a rich vein of musical treasures.
Ms. Russell has performed on four continents, at major Jazz Festivals, and at sold out shows at premier venues like The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Sculler’s in Boston, and Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.Catherine Russell is that rarest of entities – a genuine jazz and blues singer – who can sing virtually anything. Her voice is full blown femininity incarnate; a dusky, stalwart and soulful instrument that radiates interpretive power yet remains touchingly vulnerable. Catherine Russell joins the ranks of the greatest interpreters and performers of American Popular Song.
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