Russell Malone was one of the artists I was most looking forward to seeing at the XRIJF, and when he played his first tune at Kilbourn Hall, it seemed promising. It was his own tune, “Honeybone,” and it showcased that wonderful blend of lead and rhythm guitar, with gorgeous ringing tone, that Malone is known […]
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Jazz Fest 2016: Critics’ picks for the last half of XRIJF 2016
We’re only half-way through the 2016 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, and there’s still a lot of music to hear. To make it a little more digestible, our music critics pick their top concerts for each day. And if you’re still looking for a full schedule of performances, or bios on each day’s musicians, keep […]
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Stringing us along
Back in the late 1990s I was driving in my car when a tune came on the radio that grabbed me and wouldn’t let go. An electric guitar was cruising along faster than I was, playing an irresistible, soul-inflected melody. It was “Sweet Georgia Peach” by Russell Malone. A guitar hero was born. Malone, […]
