Snookum Russell

Snookum Russell, c. 1943

Isaac "Snookum" Russell (April 6, 1913 – August 1981) was an American pianist and leader of a territory band that played tobacco warehouses and dance halls in the South and Midwest[1] in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s.

Russell was born in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Members of his bands included J. J. Johnson, who joined shortly after, and played with[1][2] Fats Navarro,[3] Ray Brown, Tommy Turrentine, and Herbie Phillips.

Discography

  • 1962: Jazz at Preservation Hall 4: The George Lewis Band of New Orleans - The George Lewis Band of New Orleans, with George Lewis (cl) Isaac "Snookum" Russell (p) Papa John Joseph (b) Joe Watkins (d) (Atlantic LP 1411)[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Early Bones: Liner Notes". Gerry Mulligan Recordings. Archived from the original on 2008-07-03.
  2. ^ Mathieson, Kenny (2001). "J. J. Johnson: 1924-2001". Jazzhouse.org. The Scotsman. Archived from the original on 2001-05-31. Retrieved 2013-03-11.
  3. ^ Feather, Leonard; Gitler, Ira (1999-11-18). The Biographical Encyclopedia of Jazz. Oxford University Press. p. 492. ISBN 9780199729074. OCLC 181917455.
  4. ^ "Atlantic Records Discography: 1962". Jazzdisco.org. Retrieved 2013-03-11.