***Program Note: Feel free to visit “ESpiritE-Radio7” at http://www.espirite-radio7.net to obtain information on tuning into the full segment to air on "TalkShoe" for this show. The show airs live & opens with a music intro from the “Fierce Solitude” CD “Black Woman Rising” *** The infamous indie artist jazz bassist, composer, minister, educator, self-Published author and so much more Russel Blake joins us again with his upcoming release CD “Meditation & Fierce Solitude”. To say the least Russel is extremely gifted, humble, inspiring, empowering, and full of encouragement. When you listen to his music, you can sense who he is, his history, his international travels and influences, his spirit… Russel has a respect, admiration, and spiritual reverence for woman which is reflected in his book “Proverbs 31: The Virtuous Black Woman Volume 1”, which is a must have for your library. He takes this spiritual reverence for woman and expresses it in this beautiful poetically styled book, then the next level via music through songs like “Black Woman Rising” & “Nubian Queen” from his “Fierce Solitude” CD’s.
Russel’s musical career spans 3 decades and is an integral part of a generational history incorporating his Father, Latin Great Alexander Blake and his Brother, World Renowned Jazz Bassist Alex Blake II. All of Russel’s theory, compositional, and musical arrangement skills are self-taught. he has performed/toured/lectured in 65 countries on five continents. As an Educator, Mr. Blake has taught as an Adjunct Professor of Electrical Bass Studies at four universities across the country. He is the creator of “The Universal Language Music History & Cultural Program” of which Mr. Blake has taught to a variety of audiences from elementary through high school, colleges and universities, Senior Centers, Prisons, Hospitals, Military Installations, and Art Galleries about the history of Music.
As a concert soloist, Mr. Blake continues to perform all over the world. He has developed a unique ability on the Four String Electric Bass which he calls the “Melodius-Chordal Technique.” He currently has over 432 pieces within his repertoire encompassing Classical, Spanish Classical, Traditional Jazz, Brazilian, Opera, Latin, and Gospel Jazz.
As a Bassist, a short list of whom he has performed/toured/ recorded includes five years as the exclusive Bassist for Jazz Great Sonny Rollins(in addition to two CD recordings), Pharoah Sanders, Hugh Masekela, Paquito D’Rivera, Hilton Ruiz, Mongo Santamaria, Rafael Cortijo Y El Gran Combo, Vanessa Rubin, Jorge Dalto, Bobby Enriquez, Bobby Rodriguez, Gil Evans, Angela Bofill, Michel Camilo, Papo DeLucca, T.S.Monk, George Coleman, Gary Bartz, Chaka Kahn, Billy Cobham, Wallace Roney, Hiram Bullock, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Harry Belafonte, Machito Y Su Orquesta, Dave Valentin, Michel Camillo, Sam Rivers, Clark Terry, Mary Wells, Wynton Marsalis, Melba Moore, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Angie Stone, Gloria Gaynor, Brenda Russell, and Cybill Shepherd Tramaine Hawkins, Mary Mary, and Micah Stampley. He also performed on Broadway as a bassist in the The Lion King and Dreamgirls.
So, sit back relax have a cup of coffee, tea, or a glass of wine and be inspired by some good conversation & music with “Russel Blake”.
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