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Past Events Along the way, Malone has made a name for himself combining the bluesy sound of Grant Green and Kenny Burrell with the relentless attack of Django Reinhardt and Pat Martino. After hearing Malone play in Connick's band, former Sony head, Tommy Mottola, brought Malone over to Columbia. Malone's self-titled debut, Russell Malone, in 1992 quickly went to #1 on the radio charts. Russell Malone was quickly followed by his second album, Black Butterfly in 1993, with Paul Keller on Bass, who later became his trio mate with Diana Krall. Diana Krall's label, Verve Records, came calling next and released three albums by Malone: Sweet Georgia Peach (1998), Look Who's Here (2000), and Heartstrings (2001). Heartstrings features a full orchestra with arrangements by Johnny Mandel, Don Caymmi, and Alan Broadbent, accompanied by the all-star rhythm section team of Kenny Barron (piano), Christian McBride (bass), and Jeff “Tain” Watts (drums). Malone joined Diana Krall in 1995, contributing to Krall's first four Grammy-nominated albums. For over a year, Malone has had the honor and privilege of playing in tenor titan Sonny Rollins’ band. Tonight’s discussion promises to be one filled with stories of insight and humor, as any of Malone’s Facebook friends can readily attest.  NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Heath greeting Russell Malone
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