"Russell is not only the most sought after guitarist in New Orleans, he is also one of the finest Django style players in the world!" - Django a Gogo Festival
RUSSELL WELCH
Russell Welch is a globally recognized jazz guitarist, composer, and educator originally from Jackson, Mississippi, now calling New Orleans home. Celebrated for his deep mastery of the Django Reinhardt style, Welch artfully fuses the soulful roots of Mississippi blues with the vibrant rhythms of New Orleans jazz. With eight albums to his name and more in the works, he performs nearly every night alongside some of the city’s most respected musicians, and regularly tours top festivals and venues around the world.
Bands and Projects
The Russell Welch Hot Quartet (Jazz 2010-)
The Hot Club of New Orleans (Jazz 2015-)
Jumbo Shrimp Jazz Band (Jazz 2010-)
New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings (Jazz 2000-)
Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns (Jazz 2010-)
Carmela Rappazzo (Albums "Whispering" and "9")
Ronell Johnson (Album "Instant Roo")
Squirrel Nut Zippers (Featured Guitarist 2020)
The Rusty and Fanny Show (Variety 2020)
Russell's Eight Track (Indie Rock 2003-)
King James and the Special Men (2019-2020)
Showarama Hot Trio (Jazz 2012-)
Champagniacs (Tube/Fiddle/Guitar trio 2018-)
Ballet Music (Commissioned Compositions)
Doro Wat (Engineered/Mixed/Mastered 2019)
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