Date: Mar 17th, 2009 · Tags: Jazz Artist Review

Russel Blake

Nearly everyone would agree that music is one of the most significant and enduring art forms ever created by mankind, though most people still view it primarily as entertainment. An astute few seem capable of looking beyond music’s obvious entertainment value, and among these is bassist Russel Blake.

He views music as both a tool for healing the spirit, and as a means of removing the cultural barriers which divide us, by serving as mankind’s universal language. Blake strives to convey this message not only through his music, but also through his words and actions. To Russel Blake, being a musician is a gift which carries with it a serious obligation[…] Read article by Mikayla Gilbreath @ Allaboutjazz.com

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