Russell Malone - Live At Jazz Standard Volume 1

Russell Malone is one of the most commanding and versatile guitarists performing today. He can move from jazz to blues to gospel to pop and R&B without hesitation, a rare facility that has prompted some of the highest profile artists in the world to call upon him: Shirley Horn, Diana Krall, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Christina Aguilera, B.B. King, David Sanborn, Harry Connick Jr to name a few. On this new release he captivates from the opener and displays why he is one of the most in-demand guitarists today. The album features his working band of Martin Bejerano (piano), Tassili Bond (bass) and Johnathan Blake (drums). All arrangements are by Malone, who also produced the CD and wrote five of the seven tracks.