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William Russo

American musician (1928–2003)

Born
25 June 1928
Chicago
Died
11 January 2003
Chicago
Country
United States
Active
1950–
Discography
7 albums

Biography

William Russo was a jazz musician who played piano and trombone. William Russo was born on 25 June 1928 in Chicago and died on 11 January 2003 in Chicago. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 7 albums, from “Jazz Composers Workshop” (1955) to “Russo: Street Music / Three Pieces for Blues Band and Symphony Orchestra / Gershwin: An American in Paris” (2002).

William Joseph Russo (June 25, 1928 – January 11, 2003) was an American composer, arranger, and musician from Chicago, Illinois, United States.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Jazz Composers Workshop 1955
The World of Alcina 1956
Seven Deadly Sins 1960
Russo in London 1963
Stonehenge 1965
Russo: Street Music / Three Pieces for Blues Band and Symphony Orchestra / Gershwin: An American in Paris 2002 · Deutsche Grammophon
Virtuosity: A Contemporary Look

Also plays on

Albums where William Russo is credited as a sideman

1952 City of Glass — Stan Kenton conducts Bob Graettinger trombone
1952 Deep People — Shelly Manne, Jimmy Giuffre, Shorty Rogers & Bill Russo trombone
1953 Portraits on Standards — Stan Kenton arranger
1953 Stan Kenton Conducts Robert Graettinger’s City of Glass and This Modern World — Stan Kenton trombone
1954 This Modern World — Stan Kenton trombone
1955 Julian Cannonball Adderley and Strings — Julian Cannonball Adderley and Strings arranger
1958 Jump for Joy — Julian Cannonball Adderley arranger, conductor
1989 New Concepts of Artistry in Rhythm — Stan Kenton trombone
2002 Sketches on Standards — Stan Kenton arranger, trombone
2024 Late Night Cannonball Adderley — Cannonball Adderley arranger, conductor

Studied with

Lennie Tristano 1919–1978 · American jazz pianist and composer (1919–1978)

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did William Russo play?

William Russo is known for playing piano and trombone.

When and where was William Russo born?

William Russo was born 25 June 1928 in Chicago.

What are William Russo's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Russo: Street Music / Three Pieces for Blues Band and Symphony Orchestra / Gershwin: An American in Paris (2002), Jazz Composers Workshop (1955), The World of Alcina (1956), Seven Deadly Sins (1960) and Russo in London (1963).

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