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Jonathan Russell
Jonathan “Jazz” Russell is a sensational fifteen-year-old jazz violinist from New York City who performs regularly throughout the area. The New York Times has written “When he solos, he embraces his instrument and enters a private cocoon, where he conjures sophisticated improvisations on the melodies of jazz standards”.
Gear
Violin - John Cooper, ME USA
5 String Acoustic/Electric Violin (endorser) - David Gage, NY USA
Electric Violin - Mark Wood, NY USA
Bow - Jenny Hoffman, PA USA
Wireless Mic - Roam 2 by AMT
August 18, 2009
Jonathan Russell Awarded Daniel Pearl Memorial Violin
February 18, 2010
Teen Jazz Violinist Jonathan Russell Earns ASCAP Honor
July 17, 2009
Jonathan Russell and Doc Scanlon Trio in Albany Area
October 09, 2008
Jonathan Russell - Tomorrow's Newsmaker for 2008
September 09, 2008
Jonathan Russell Named One of Tomorrow's Newsmakers
April 03, 2008
Jonathan Russell Receives Embassy Award for Music Diplomacy
March 22, 2008
The New York Times has written “When he solos, he embraces his instrument and enters a private cocoon, where he conjures sophisticated improvisations on the melodies of jazz standards”.
Primary Instrument
Violin
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Last Updated: October 24, 2013
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