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Jazz guitarist, Albany native Russell Malone passes away

 

Jazz guitarist, Albany native Russell Malone passes away


Photo of Russell Malone when he joined WALB's Dialogue This Week in 2018.
Photo of Russell Malone when he joined WALB's Dialogue This Week in 2018.(Source: WALB)

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - WALB has confirmed that Russell Malone, an Albany native and famed guitarist, died on Friday. He was 60.

Russell had a storied career playing with Jimmy Smith, Harry Connick Jr., George Benson, Ron Carter, Dianne Reeves, Freddy Cole, David Sanborn and many others. He also released several solo albums. 

Malone was a guest on WALB’s “Dialogue This Week with Karla Heath-Sands” on two occasions, with the last being in 2018. 

Though he remained busy touring throughout his life, he frequently returned to his hometown.

Funeral arrangements are still pending.

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