William Eugene Russell (December 2, 1932 – May 5, 1981), known as Gene Russell, was an American pop, jazz, and soul keyboardist who played acoustic and Fender Rhodes.[1][2] He is mainly known for founding and releasing albums on Black Jazz Records.[1]
Russell was born in Los Angeles, California and was a cousin of guitarist Charlie Christian. He studied with Hampton Hawes. In the 1960s and 1970s, he composed music for film and television also appearing as an actor. Russell played with Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Zoot Sims, Leroy Vinnegar, Dexter Gordon, Wardell Gray and Miles Davis.[2]
With financing from Dick Schrory, Russell established Black Jazz Records in 1969.[3][4] The aim of the record label was to promote young African American jazz musicians and singers.[3]
He died in Los Angeles on May 5, 1981.[2]
^ abNastos, Michael G. Allmusic Biography: "Gene Russell." allmusic.com. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
^ abcFeather, Leonard (1999). The biographical encyclopedia of jazz. Oxford University Press. p. 576. ISBN 978-0-19-507418-5.
^ abSpicer, Daniel (10 December 2021). "Reissue Of The Week: Doug Carn & Black Jazz Records". The Quietus. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
^"A Tribute To Black Jazz Records". www.choicecuts.com. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
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