Nov 7, 2024 2:36 PM
Russell Malone — Guitarist of the Year
As Russell Malone is voted Guitarist of the Year by DownBeat readers, his friends and fans are pondering his legacy.
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Russell Malone’s generosity with other musicians and particularly fellow guitarists was a personal hallmark.
Nov 7, 2024 2:36 PM
As Russell Malone is voted Guitarist of the Year by DownBeat readers, his friends and fans are pondering his legacy.
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In addition to his instrumental prowess, Malone was praised for his musical generosity and his singular sense of humor.
Aug 27, 2024 8:40 PM
Guitarist and bandleader Russell Malone died Aug. 23, while on tour in Japan, after battling end-stage kidney failure.…
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Joe Fields (1929–2017)
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