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Kenny interviews legendary session musician Russell George. Together they run through much of Russell's career; from early tours with jazz greats like Pee Wee Russell, Kai Winding & Marian McPartland; to his immense oeuvre of session work with folks like Frank Sinatra, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Paul Simon and even James Brown. Russell's had the fullest of lives, and is a fascinating storyteller. While listening, you can click here to visit our podcast and see images of Russell that go with some of the stories. 

Very special thanks to the following people:

Vocalist Ed Reed for allowing us to use some of Russell's solos on Ed's fabulous album "The Song Is You". Click here to visit Ed's website!

Bassist Ray Parker for allowing us to use tracks from his thrilling album "Swingin' Never Hurt Nobody". Click here to visit Ray's website!

Frank Capek for introducing Russell & Kenny, and for setting up the jam sessions that provide background music for the show. These jam sessions feature Russell on violin, Kenny on piano, Frank on bass and Frank's son Frank on drums.

 
Hosts: Allison Paris and Kenny MacKenzie

00:00 ~ Allison's introduction

01:15 ~ Music: "Guitar Sammich" from Ray Parker's album "Swingin' Never Hurt Nobody".

02:50 ~ Russell's youth.

06:35 ~ Music: Jam session with Russell

07:30 ~ Russell in the Navy, Navy bands/gigs, Florida television!

13:40 ~ Music: Jam session with Russell 2

14:10 ~ Russell in NYC, begins touring with Kai Winding, Marian McPartland etc, gigs in NYC

18:05 ~ Music: a violin solo by Russell on Ed Reed's album "The Song is You".


19:20 ~ Russell recollects jazz legends including Chico Hamilton, Joe Newman, Elvin Jones, Ross Tompkins etc

27:10 ~ Russell transitions into a first-call session musician. Dizzy Gillespie Tour

31:00 ~ Russell plays on famous recordings by Paul Simon, Janis Ian, Starland Vocal Band... more albums with James Brown, Rupert Holmes, Eddie Lockjaw & Bill Watrous

39:00 ~ Music - Russell's favorite bass solo from "Live at the Blue Note"

41:00 ~ Russell the composer (Nancy Lamott, Sarah Vaughan), the Grease sountrack

43:50 ~ Russell plays on Frank Sinatra's "Trilogy" album; George Duvivier

47:00 ~ Russell on famous jingles (Rosemary Clooney, Barry Manilow, McDonalds); Enoch Light

50:00 ~ a pizzicato solo by Russell on Ray Parker's album "Swingin' Never Hurt Nobody".

51:20 ~ Townes van Zandt, albums you'll never hear, Ed Reed

55:30 ~ Music:  a violin solo by Russell on Ed Reed's album "The Song is You".

56:35 ~ life in paradise (St. Augustine), retirement, healing, composing

1:00:00 ~ postlude - Kenny          

1:00:50 ~ Allison - closing remarks and info.

          (Palm Coast Jazz Closing Theme by Seven Octaves)

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