Jonathan "Jazz" Russell on the national jazz festival circuit. Russell released his first self produced CD in 2006 entitled "Sheik of Araby" followed by "Puttin' on the Ritz" in 2008 and "Duets" in 2009. Jonathan "Jazz" Russell Jonathan "Jazz" Russell (born April 27, 1995) is an American jazz violinist from New York City. He began playing in New York City nightclubs at the age of seven, with traditional or dixieland jazz ensembles. At the age of nine he performed at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. In 2005 he won "Best Improv" for string players under the age of 13 in the
The Belgrade Dixieland Orchestra Matijaca, was the founder of the Belgrade Dixieland Orchestra and its first art director. He was greatly appreciated for his precise style directions and definition of the musical expression of the Orchestra. In addition, Ivan Svager, the saxophone player, arranger and composer contributed immeasurably to the formation and development of the band’s unique and recognizable sound. His arrangements still provide the framework for most of the compositions performed by the Orchestra. In 2005 the Orchestra initiated the jazz festival named ""The Jazz Birthday"" which is still traditionally organized on February 26. On this day in 1917, the first gramophone record