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I am proud to announce that my debut CD NEW AFFIRMATION is now available for sale via PayPal. It features all original music and some of the most talented musicians on the Cleveland Jazz Scene today. They are $15 shipped within the Continental United States. Click the link below to order your copy!!
What people are saying about NEW AFFIRMATION....
"This is an awesome recording! It's what Jazz is now!"
- Dale Yee Dong, Jazz Saxophoninst
"That last tune LIVES up to it's name!"
- Jason Parker, Seatle Based Jazz Trumpeter
"... Contains distinctive compositions and creavite playing... The music is coheisive and very enjoyable!"
- Jeff Williams, Kari-On Productions
"Such joyful and inventive trumpet playing!.... We are quite impressed with your work!"
- Harry Watters, Wavelength Productions, L.A. California
"Coming out of a new era for jazz development that seems to be budding in the Cleveland/Akron area, trumpeter Mark Russo's debut set does indeed stand out in the crowd and features his own strong originals and the talents of some likeminded peers."
- C. Andrew Hovan, writer for AllAboutJazz.com
There has been resurgence to the Northeast Ohio Jazz scene in recent years, a resurgence that has been instigated by a few things. Through the years, many of these area musicians have decided to leave the area for other places, whether it is New York City or Chicago. But in recent years, there have been a group of Jazz musicians that have decided to stay in Northeast Ohio and build a strong Jazz scene. Part of that “building process” has been to create personal projects of original music and collaborate with musicians locally and nationally, helping to build a strong reputation for what we have here in Northeast Ohio.
Mark Russo is one of those musicians. Mark, a staple on the Northeast Ohio Jazz scene, has produced such a product, composing all original music for his first CD as a bandleader “New Affirmation”. With his strong roots in the tradition and his ability to also look toward the future of Jazz, Mark has comprised a CD of beautiful forward thinking originals that will please all Jazz Fans alike.
- Bobby Selvaggio, Cleveland based Jazz Saxophonist & Educator
NEW AFFIRMATION received a 4 star review!! Click to read the review on AllAboutJazz.com
Rhythm Changes
First notes on my custom ACB mouthpiece
fromTrent Austin at Austin Custom Brass.