John Russell is a composer/producer currently residing in the San Francisco Bay Area. Raised as a classical violinist, freed as a rock drummer, and educated as a jazz/funk guitarist, Mr. Russell currently dwells in the realms of film composition, artist production, and multimedia music services. His projects are as diverse as his musical skills, ranging from hip-hop production to film scoring.

  J. Russell has also led numerous successful live acts as a singer/songwriter and is currently working on his new solo album, which will feature amazing artists such as rapper Chuck D. from Public Enemy, rapper Paris, keyboardist John Medeski (Medeski, Martin & Wood), guitarist Matt Heulitt (Vusi Mahlasela), guitarist Dave "Fuze" Fiuczynski (Me'Shell NdegéOcello, Hiromi, Screaming Headless Torsos), singer Derick Hughes (Prince, Tower of Power), singer Odessa Chen, drummer Travis Sholtz, guitarist & engineer Aaron Renner (Beyonce, Dreamgirls soundtrack, Omarion), percussionist Tyler Mitchell, drummer Scott Amendola (Charlie Hunter, Nels Cline, John Zorn), bassist Jon Evans (Tori Amos), dancehall vocalist MC Zulu, violinist Jenny Scheinman (Norah Jones, Bill Frisell), singer Moorea Dickason, cellist Matthew Schoening, and many more! Enjoy the site!

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