Jazz guitarist Russell Malone died on August 23 in Tokyo. His versatility and exquisite touch led him to play with a variety of artists.
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Carter released a brief statement which included a photograph of an empty chair. “Donald Vega and I are completing this tour as a duo,” he wrote. “In respect and honor of the memory of Mr. Malone… this is the chair he sat in to play and represents his continued presence on the bandstand with us.” Franklin said that Malone had been planning to begin a tour of his own in September.
Malone sat in with organist Jimmy Smith that served as an internship/tutorial experience for the young musician that equipped him to accompany the organ great on a two-year tour. After Smith, he joined Harry Connick Jr.’s Orchestra, a position he held from 1990-94, appearing on three of Connick’s recordings. He was then invited to join the Diana Krall Trio which solidified his reputation in the jazz world.
In 2005, Malone recorded two live albums at Manhattan’s now defunct Jazz Standard, “Live at Jazz Standard, Volume One” and “Live at Jazz Standard, Volume Two” . The two volumes featured the touring Russell Malone Quartet, with pianist Martin Bejerano, bassist Tassili Bond, and drummer Johnathan Blake. His 2010 recording “Triple Play” featured bassist David Wong and drummer Montez Coleman.
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