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Charles Ellsworth "Pee Wee" Russell (March 27, 1906 – February 15, 1969) was an American jazz musician. Early in his career he played clarinet and saxophones , but he eventually focused solely on clarinet.
15 de sept. de 2008 · Plays with Clayton, Dickenson and Freeman by Pee Wee Russell released in 2008. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
1959: Pee Wee Russell Plays (Dot; reissued as Salute to Newport Impulse!, 1978) 1959: Newport Jazz Festival All Stars (Atlantic, 1959 [1960]) with George Wein, Buck Clayton, Bud Freeman, Vic Dickenson, Champ Jones and Jake Hanna
View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2008 CD release of "Plays With Buck Clayton, Vic Dickenson & Bud Freeman" on Discogs.
Pee Wee's Blues is outstanding and don't overlook Pierce's solo. The final album is, uniquely given over to a session of all-Russell compositions. Buck Clayton plays a sympathetic and understated trumpet lead, and Bud Freeman (excellent, and very wistful on But Why?) is on hand, alongside Dickenson.
1 de jun. de 2001 · On Swingin’ with Pee Wee Russell’s fragile sound acts as a questioning foil to the forthright vigor of Buck Clayton, Tommy Flanagan, Ruby Braff, and Vic Dickenson. Their swing clarity of tone and rhythm is only one approach, and Russell’s range suggests there are other possibilities.
Listen free to Pee Wee Russell – Plays with Buck Clayton, Vic Dickenson & Bud Freeman (Pee Wee's Blues, What's the Pitch and more). 20 tracks (71:28). Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm.
