John Coltrane, Archie Shepp, Hendrix, Gil Evans, Miles Davies, Delius, Ravel, Shostacovich...
Sounds Like
Russell, whos played with everyone from Georgie Fame and Alex Harvey to Bill Fay, developed a friendship with Miles Daviss arranger Gil Evans (anagram of Svengali) which lasted until the latters death in 1988. One of the last recordings Evans made was on the electric keyboard, duetting with Russell on Charles Mingus Goodbye Pork Hat. Russell recently added a new guitar track and made it the centrepiece of his latest album. The remainder of the album is an exhilarating throwback to late 60s jazz-rock fusion which ranges from Fripp-esque ambience (Wailing Wall) to the unabashed rock of `Prayer to the Sun.
David Stubbs - Uncut (4stars)
Russell's tone especially on the slower tracks is a beautifull synthesis of hard and sumptuous.
ANdy Hamilton - The Wire.
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NEW LIVE VIDEO! Songs "Goodbye Svengali" and "Blaize" from the new album "Goodbye Svengali" OUT NOW on Cuniform Records
Real musicians know the only true accolade is the admiration of ones peers.
Ray Russell is a star in the eyes of musicians across the World.
Over four decades, Gill Evans, John Barry, Tina Turner, Phil Spector, The Ronettes, Van Morrison, Art Garfunkel, Dionne Warwick, Bryan Ferry, Jack Bruce, Cat Stevens, Phil Collins, Alex Harvey, Mark Isham, Georgie Fame, Frankie Miller are but a few of the artists and producers who have known that Ray Russell would add something special to their work.
A consummate professional as guitarist, composer and producer, Ray has an extraordinary capacity for both virtuosity and versatility. More than just a great session player, Ray has been a collaborator, front man, band member, arranger, composer and friend to many of the Worlds most influential musicians, bridging the chasms between different musical genres with ease. His talents span different media as well.
From Plain Jane, a period drama to the ITV flagship detective series A Touch of Frost, many of televisions best loved shows are uplifted by Rays music.
Happy with the respect of other musicians, Ray is content that the World outside music knows his work, without necessarily knowing him.
Thanks for your friendship, have a look at DEONLIGUAN, it's my band, I'm playing again because of them, I love them, www.myspace.com/deonliguanrock, good luck and R&R from Pamplona (Spain)
