Luis Russell

American jazz pianist, violinist, songwriter & bandleader.

For session soul-disco guitarist, use Louis Russell.

Born August 06, 1902 in Careening Cay, Panama.
Died December 11, 1963 in New York, New York, USA.
Husband of Carline Ray, father of Catherine Russell.

Luis was leader of "Russell's Hot Six", "Lou And His Gingersnaps", "Luis Russell And His Burning Eight", "The Jungle Town Stompers" and "Luis Russell And His Heebie Jeebie Stompers".
Worked with : Albert Nicholas, Doc Cooke, Red Allen, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong and King Oliver.
Russell was Louis Armstrong's musical director for many years. Known for writing/co-writing the songs: "Come Back Sweet Papa" (aka ""Get 'Em Again Blues"), "Saratoga Shout", and "Back O' Town Blues".