Russ Johnson Quartet

Russ Johnson - trumpet

Mark Feldman - violin

Ethan Philion -bass

Timothy Daisy - drums

https://www.carthage.edu/live/profiles/818-russell-johnson

Trumpeter/Composer Russ Johnson will be joined by Mark Feldman on violin, Ethan Philion on bass, and percussionist Timothy Daisy. The Quartet will be performing a book of new compositions for an upcoming recording following the critically acclaimed "Reveal," released in 2023 on Calligram Records.

Russ is a recent Midwest transplant after spending 23 years as an important member of New York City’s jazz community. He has released 11 recordings as a leader or co-leader and performed on more than 120 recordings as a sideman. Russ has worked alongside many of the legendary figures in jazz, including Lee Konitz, Steve Swallow, Bill Frisell, and Kenny Wheeler. In addition, he has recorded and/or performed with a long list of the most prominent musicians currently on the international jazz scene, including Myra Melford, Ken Vandermark, Kris Davis, Jenny Scheinman, and Tony Malaby.

Russ has performed in more than 45 countries across the globe. His groups have recently performed at the Chicago Winter Jazz Fest (NYC) Hyde Park, (Chicago) and Bergamo, (Italy) jazz festivals. He has also been recognized as a “Rising Star” in the Down Beat Critics Poll.