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About Russell Scarbrough’s SOUL-JAZZ Big Band:

Formed in 2011, this 12-piece ensemble performs the music found in the "sweet spot"
where jazz, funk, gospel, and the blues intersect, in a fat, horn-rich setting. The SOUL-
JAZZ Big Band performs fresh, new arrangements of music by Lee Morgan, Stevie
Wonder, Freddie Hubbard, Cannonball Adderley, Herbie Hancock, as well as hot
originals by trombonist and leader Russell Scarbrough. Made up of the very best
Rochester, NY musicians and young jazz stars, the band has performed at the Rochester
International Jazz Festival, on live jazz radio, and throughout the Rochester area.

About bandleader Russell Scarbrough:

Russell Scarbrough’s compelling, visceral works reflect a diverse array of musical

resources, drawing inspiration from both the jazz tradition and from contemporary
classical music. His music is filled with stimulating themes, with rich contrasts and
unpredictable rhythmic energy. A six-time ASCAP Plus Award recipient, Scarbrough’s
works are regularly performed by jazz ensembles, orchestras, and chamber groups
internationally, and he makes frequent appearances as an educator, a conductor, and a
performer. Jazz soloists such as Randy Brecker, Jon Faddis, Ali Ryerson, Richard Elliot,
Clay Jenkins, Charles Pillow, Eric Alexander, and Stefon Harris have performed his
compositions. Recent performances have taken place at Carnegie Hall, the International
Trombone Festival, and on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. Russell Scarbrough is Assistant
Professor of Jazz Studies and Jazz Band Director at Houghton College, and he directs
the Canisius College Jazz Ensemble.

Recommended If You Like

Cannonball Adderley
Lee Morgan
Freddie Hubbard
Count Basie
Herbie Hancock
Tower of Power
Bob Mintzer Big Band
Jaco Pastorius Word of Mouth Big Band

rscarbro@gmail.com • russellscarbrough.com • 585.298.1633

254 Willow Ridge Trail • Rochester, New York 14626