Russell Malone

American jazz guitarist (1963–2024)

Born: 8 November 1963
Albany
Died: 23 August 2024
Tokyo
Country: United States
Active: 1980–2024
Record labels: Columbia Records
Discography: 13 albums

Biography

Russell Malone was a jazz musician who played guitar. Russell Malone was born on 8 November 1963 in Albany and died on 23 August 2024 in Tokyo. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Columbia Records. The discography here lists 13 albums, from “Russell Malone” (1992) to “Time for the Dancers” (2017).

Russell Lamar Malone (November 8, 1963 – August 23, 2024) was an American jazz guitarist. He began working with Jimmy Smith in 1988 and went on to work with Harry Connick Jr. and Diana Krall throughout the 1990s.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Russell Malone 1992 · Columbia Black Butterfly 1993 · Columbia Sweet Georgia Peach 1997 Look Who's Here 2000 · Verve Heartstrings 2001 · Verve Playground 2003 · MAXJAZZ

Live at Jazz Standard, Volume One 2006 · Live

Live at Jazz Standard, Volume Two 2007 · Live

Wholly Cats 2009 Triple Play 2010 · MAXJAZZ Love Looks Good on You 2015 · HighNote Records, Inc. All About Melody 2016 · HighNote Records Time for the Dancers 2017 · HighNote Records

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Albums where Russell Malone is credited as a sideman

1991	Blue Light, Red Light — Harry Connick, Jr.	guitar, acoustic guitar
1992	I Heard You Twice the First Time — Branford Marsalis	guitar
1996	All for You: A Dedication to the Nat King Cole Trio — Diana Krall	guitar
1997	Love Scenes — Diana Krall	guitar
1997	Two for the Road: The Music of Henry Mancini — Dave Grusin	guitar
1998	Gimcracks and Gewgaws — Mose Allison	guitar
1998	A Family Affair — Christian McBride	electric guitar, acoustic guitar
1999	When I Look in Your Eyes — Diana Krall	guitar
1999	All the Way: Etta Jones Sings Sammy Cahn — Etta Jones	guitar
2000	Dot Com Blues — Jimmy Smith	guitar
2000	Spirit Song — Kenny Barron	guitar
2000	Motor City Moments — Regina Carter	guitar
2000	Here’s to You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years! — David Benoit	guitar
2001	The Look of Love — Diana Krall	guitar
2001	The Calling: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan — Dianne Reeves	acoustic guitar
2001	Jazz Seen — Till Brönner	guitar
2003	The Golden Striker — Ron Carter	guitar
2003	Timeagain — David Sanborn	guitar
2005	Christmas Songs — Diana Krall featuring The Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra	guitar
2007	It's the Time — Ron Carter	guitar
2008	On the Real Side — Freddie Hubbard & The New Jazz Composers Octet	guitar
2008	When You Know — Dianne Reeves	electric guitar
2008	Here & Gone — David Sanborn	guitar
2011	Road Shows, Vol. 2 — Sonny Rollins	guitar
2013	Cocktails at the Cotton Club — Ron Carter	guitar
2014	Magic 201 — Frank Wess	guitar
2017	Turn Up the Quiet — Diana Krall	guitar
2020	This Dream of You — Diana Krall	guitar
—	Golden Fund — Dave Grusin	guitar

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Russell Malone play?

Russell Malone is known for playing guitar.

When and where was Russell Malone born?

Russell Malone was born 8 November 1963 in Albany.

What are Russell Malone's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Russell Malone (1992), Black Butterfly (1993), Sweet Georgia Peach (1997), Look Who's Here (2000) and Heartstrings (2001).

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