Ray Russell

Ray Russell is a guitarist/composer who has had a truly exceptional career. He is primarily known for his session work - you will have heard his playing on David Bowie’s Space Oddity, Tina Turner’s Private Dancer and numerous other tracks with artists as diverse as Freddie Mercury, Gil Evans and Andy Williams. You will also have heard some of his vast array of award-winning soundtrack compositions, which include the theme tunes to Bergerac and A Touch of Frost. His gig tonight, however, showcases his own distinctive jazz and R&B infused style and he is joined by an astonishing array of talent: iconic drummer Gary Husband has played with the likes of Billy Cobham, John McLaughlin, Level 42, Randy Brecker and Al Jarreau, bass player George Baldwin is a up-and-coming session musician & composer for TV & film and keyboardist Geoff Castle played and recorded with Ian Carr's Nucleus for 8 years among other prestige gigs. Some lineup! The music is powerful guitar-led Jazz/Crossover and with such impressive talent on board a great gig is guaranteed.

“..a fearsomely gifted [guitar] player who relies on taste rather than speed” BBC Jazz;
“this unusual artist's identity – a fusion of raw R&B….and seductive lyricism” Guardian;
“Ray Russell isn't merely a fine jazz player, but a truly original music thinker and an improvisational force to be reckoned with.” All Music Guide;
“all driven by Husband’s unique mix of rock energy and jazz grooves” Jazz UK