Russel Blake has been a Professional Musician/Solo Artist/Educator for 36 years. As a Concert Soloist, Russel has and continues to perform all over the world. As a Bassist a short list of whom he has performed/toured/recorded with includes: Sonny Rollins, Chaka Khan, Pharoah Sanders, Brenda Russell, Paquito D’Rivera, Hilton Ruiz, Hugh Masakela, Cybill Shepherd, The Lion King on Broadway NYC, Dreamgirls on Broadway NYC, Wynton Marsalis, Dee Dee Bridegwater, Harry Belafonte, Gil Evans, Machito Y Su Orquesta, Dave Valentin, Michel Camillo, and, Melba Moore,
Mr. Blake has also produced “Quiet Strength”, a smooth jazz venture featuring original works that is receiving critical and commercial success.