Russell Gunn

Russell Gunn
Gunn performing in Oslo, 2018
Gunn performing in Oslo, 2018
Background information
Born (1971-10-20) October 20, 1971 (age 55)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenreJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentTrumpet
Years active1994–present
Member of
  • Bionic
  • Elektrik Butterfly
  • Blackhawk Quintet
  • Dionne Farris & Russell Gunn Quintet
  • Krunk Jazz Orchestra

Russell Gunn (born October 20, 1971, in Chicago) is an American contemporary jazz trumpeter.

He grew up in East St. Louis, Illinois, playing the trumpet. As a kid, his musical interest was hip-hop, with LL Cool J being his first music idol. His projects include a large ensemble called Bionic, which released the album Krunk Jazz, and his smaller group, Elektrik Butterfly.

Discography

As leader

As co-leader/sideman

References

  1. ↑ Payne, Douglas (May 1, 1999). "Russell Gunn: Ethnomusicology, Volume 1". All About Jazz. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
  2. ↑ Ankeny, Jason. "Russell Gunn Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Russell Gunn". All About Jazz.