The Organ Trio’s first performance in Washington DC! featuring Art Hirahara and Brian Fishler
Read more →Bridging the Dance and Jazz Artforms by Russ Nolan 25 + 6 = 3: After playing jazz professionally for 25 years and dancing Salsa for 6, I have 3 observations regarding Dancers and Musicians (though not mutually exclusive): 1) Non-musicians can find ‘1’ In a rare lecture-style
Read more →Russ Nolan Organ Trio with Mike Eckroth and Brian Fishler We are delighted to be back for a special Sunday night at the premier Jazz Venue in the East Village, Louis 649. We hope this will turn into a regular event with your support. Remember, this one’s early: 7-10
Read more →No, Salseros and Salseras, that is not me in the picture. However, join us next Monday 3/25 at 9:15 & 11:15 PM. $10 Cover for both sets! Dance to the Instrumental Classics of Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Cal Tjader, Mongo, and Many More! We are only playing
Read more →‘Check out’ the Interview with WBGO The Checkout Host Josh Jackson on Russ’ latest release ‘Tell Me’ HERE
Read more →Russ Nolan Quartet 5/29/13 Live at the Jazz Showcase, 806 S. Plymouth, Chicago, 60605 featuring Jim Trompeter, Charlie Kirchen, and Jon Deitemyer Chicago CD Release of ‘Tell Me’ Shows at 8 & 10PM $10 Cover
Read more →Saturday, March 30th Opening Set from 7-8PM with Mike Eckroth and Brian Fishler followed by: David Johansen & Brian Koonin http://www.liveatthefalcon.com/#Johansen
Read more →Improvisation: Art in Motion and how it relates to Jazz Am I the only one who thought that the TV series ‘Whose Line is it Anyway’ was one of the best ever? Sure it was too creative and thought-provoking for Prime Time TV, but the improvisation and
Read more →“What’s So Funny?” Joining in the Jazz Conversation by Russ Nolan Have you ever asked that question when observing a group of people who suddenly erupt in laughter? You want to be part of the party, not on the Outside looking In–don’t you? Attending a concert and
Read more →Do you need a Degree to Appreciate Jazz? by Russ Nolan (Continued from “I don’t get Jazz–and I WANT to”) Wouldn’t it be nice to see this phrase more often when looking for a new job? Besides, by the time one completes a degree in a certain field,
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