Russel Blake

Jazz • Baltimore, 21208, US

Events

Oct72016
Show at The Velvet Note
Fri 18:30 · The Velvet Note
Alpharetta, GA
Aug272011
Show at Radio interview on GHP Radio
Sat 14:00 · Radio interview on GHP Radio
Oklahoma City, OK
Jan232011
Show at Creator's Parrot
Sun 15:00 · Creator's Parrot
Wanaque, NJ
Nov102010
Show at Let's Talk Music with The1Essence
Wed 20:00 · Let's Talk Music with The1Essence
Miami, FL
Aug202010
Show at The Cellar
Fri 20:00 · The Cellar
Long Beach, CA
May82010
Show at Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill
Sat 20:00 · Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill
Hollywood, CA
Apr102010
Show at El Valle Jazz Festival
Sat 20:00 · El Valle Jazz Festival
El Valle, PA
Feb72010
Show at Creator's Parrot on Blog Talk Radio
Sun 15:00 · Creator's Parrot on Blog Talk Radio
Newburgh, NY
Oct242009
Show at SIR Studios
Sat 13:00 · SIR Studios
Los Angeles, CA
Sep292009
Show at Birdland NYC
Tue 20:00 · Birdland NYC
New York, NY
Aug42009
Show at Iridium Jazz Club
Tue 20:00 · Iridium Jazz Club
New York, NY

About the Artist

Over the past 4 decades, Russel Blake has established himself as a professional musician, concert soloist, educator, and author. He carries on the musical legacy of his father, Latin musical great Alexander Blake, and his brother, world renowned jazz bassist, Alex Blake. At the foundation of all of his success is Russel’s impeccable composition, theoretical and musical arrangement skills; all of which are self-taught. As a public speaker, Mr. Blake eloquently conveys a message of personal empowerment and all-encompassing hope. In a remarkably refined manner he captivates crowds, young and old, by condensing his wealth of musical knowledge, his spiritual resolve, and a genuine love for humanity into a series of inspiring and insightful lecture topics. To date, he has shared his talents in 73 countries, on five continents, held the title of ‘Adjunct Professor’ at five universities across the country where he has shared his creation, “The Universal Language Music History & Cultural Program” with a variety of audiences from Elementary through High School, Colleges and Universities, Senior Centers, Prisons, Hospitals and Military Installations about the history of Music. Russel Blake currently holds over 432 pieces within his repertoire encompassing Classical, Spanish Classical, Traditional Jazz, Brazilian, Opera, Latin & Blues music idioms. He performs works from Mozart, Beethoven, Segovia, Albeniz, Cole Porter, Gershwin, Monk, Jobim, Stevie Wonder & Elton John. Mr. Blake has earned the opportunity to accompany and record with several music giants such as Sonny Rollins, Pharoah Sanders, Hugh Masakela, Cybil Shepherd, Chaka Khan, Harry Belafonte, El Gran Combo, Wynton Marsalis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and has enjoyed playing as the exclusive bassist for The Lion King, Dreamgirls, Angie Stone, Brenda Russell, Mary Mary, to name a few.

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Events

Show at The Velvet Note

Show at Radio interview on GHP Radio

Show at Creator's Parrot

Show at Let's Talk Music with The1Essence

Show at The Cellar

Show at Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill

Show at El Valle Jazz Festival

Show at Creator's Parrot on Blog Talk Radio

Show at SIR Studios

Show at Birdland NYC

Show at Iridium Jazz Club