"The first time I ever heard Russell was also the same place many people around the world first heard him - on Harry Connick's video, in concert and the song was 'It's Alright With Me' at a brisk tempo. Russell's solo was fast, melodic, grooving and exciting in a way that only the masters could produce."
"In my last conversation with him, when I forced the topic in the direction of how moving it was to me that he contacted everyone and made sure to keep in touch. I mean EVERYONE! He reached out to young players who were somewhat star struck by him, knowing he would inspire them."
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