Name: Aztec Jazz
Brand: Tom Russell

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prpcd113

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Limited edition

Release date

2013-06-28

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805520031134

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Tom Russell

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Country / Americana

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Tom Russell is an American singer-songwriter and author, born on March 5, 1947 in Los Angeles, California. With a career spanning several decades, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry. Known for his unique blend of folk, country, and Americana music, Tom's heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies have captivated audiences worldwide.

In addition to his musical talents, Tom Russell is occasionally active as an author. His literary works showcase his storytelling abilities and offer a deeper insight into his creative mind. Through both his music and writing, Tom has touched the hearts of many with his poignant observations on life, love, and the human experience.

With a style reminiscent of artists such as Slaid Cleaves, Fred Eaglesmith, Buddy Miller, and Chip Taylor among others; Tom Russell continues to inspire fellow musicians and fans alike. His collaborations with renowned performers like Mary Gauthier, Rodney Crowell, Guy Clark,and The Flatlanders have further solidified his place in the music industry.

Years ago Russell and Dave Alvin, were tagged as the architects of what came to be known as "Americana" music, with their Merle Haggard tribute "Tulare Dust," the record which initiated the Americana charts in America, and remained number one for a year. 'Aztec Jazz' moves Americana into a new realm. For over three decades and 28 album releases Tom Russell has continued to live up to his status as (re: Washington Post) "one of the greatest songwriters of our time." Aztec Jazz was recorded as a live concert in Halden, Norway in May of 2012 with the world-renown 32 piece Norwegian Wind Ensemble and guitarist Thad Beckman. Russell's classic songs: St. Olav's Gate, Nina Simone, Guadalupe, Stealing Electricity, Goodnight Juarez and others...are performed on acoustic guitars against a lush backdrop of oboes, trumpets, saxophones, French horns, trombones and percussion. This larger, ethereal canvas brings Miles Davis' Sketches of Spain to mind. The award winning Swedish composer Mats Halling wrote the orchestral parts.

Aztec Jazz

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