Category Archives: Jazz

Logansport Pharos Tribune Article by Mitchell Kirk

Mitchell Kirk of the Logansport Pharos Tribune has penned an excellent article on Jim and the Centennial Celebration.  Click on the graphic to access the article.

Logansport Pharos Tribune Article by Mitchell Kirk

Mitchell Kirk of the Logansport Pharos Tribune has penned an excellent article on Jim and the Centennial Celebration.  Click on the graphic to access the article.

April 7, Billie Holiday’s and James Spencer Russell’s Birthday

Jim called Billie Holiday his twin because they were born on the same day of the same year, April 7, 1915.  Happy 99th birthday to Billie and Jim.

April 7, Billie Holiday’s and James Spencer Russell’s Birthday

Jim called Billie Holiday his twin because they were born on the same day of the same year, April 7, 1915.  Happy 99th birthday to Billie and Jim.

Exhibition’s Jazz Playlist

The exhibition at the Indiana State Museum, Style, Elegance and Wit:  The Art of James Spencer Russell will include a soundtrack taken from Jim’s jazz record collection.  15 prime cuts will provide a look into, and share with the exhibition’s

Exhibition’s Jazz Playlist

The exhibition at the Indiana State Museum, Style, Elegance and Wit:  The Art of James Spencer Russell will include a soundtrack taken from Jim’s jazz record collection.  15 prime cuts will provide a look into, and share with the exhibition’s

James Russell and Jazz

James (Jim) Russell’s love of music was intense and unending, and it started early in his life.  His love of jazz was reflected in his extensive record collection. As a young man, at the age of five or six, he

James Russell and Jazz

James (Jim) Russell’s love of music was intense and unending, and it started early in his life.  His love of jazz was reflected in his extensive record collection. As a young man, at the age of five or six, he