Born in Detroit, Brad Russell (aka Russo) was raised in a musically diverse household. He recalls, “my brothers listening to everything from James Brown to Aerosmith and my Mom spinning Bill Evans or Stan Getz records.” After studying acoustic bass in high school, Brad attented the University of Miami’s school of music and received a masters degree. He later moved to the San Francisco bay area and worked for Shrapnel/Blues Bureau records producer Mike Varney. He has performed/recorded with a variety of artists such as: Joe Satriani,Gary Hoey,Gregg Bissonette, Mariah Carey, Clarence Clemons, Neal Schon and jazz organist Lonnie Smith. Currently living in NYC Brad has also performed for the Broadway musicals Jersey Boys, Grease,Memphis and Rock Of Ages.Brad’s cd “Let’s Hear It!’ (Featuring Joe Satriani) is available on Steve Vai’s “Digital Nations” label and Brad’s current EP “Daily Shred” is available on iTunes.
Primary Teachers: Joe Satriani, Lee Sklar, Gregg Bissonette, Michael Johnson & Whit Sidener
Education: University of Miami, Masters of Music degree, 2000, Sonoma State University, Bachelor of Music, 1998
Awards/Acknowledgements: Endorsee of GHS Strings, Warwick Bass, Aria Pro, Dunlop, Radial, Kahler bridges, Hartke Amplifiers, Bass Player Magazine, Bass Musician Magazine, Bass Guitar Magazine (UK), For Bass Players Only, No Treble, Bass Frontiers Magazine, All About Jazz, Talk Bass, Thunder Row, The Rocktologist, Van Halen News Desk, Guitar Player Magazine
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