Vocalist Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker, born into musical royalty. Her father, the late Luis Russell, was a legendary pianist / composer / bandleader, and Louis Armstrong's long-time musical director.
Her mother, the late Carline Ray, was a pioneering vocalist / guitarist / bassist who performed with International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou Williams, and Sy Oliver.
Catherine’s professional life began early. After graduating with honors from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, she toured and recorded with Carrie Smith, Steely Dan, David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Michael Feinstein, Levon Helm, Toshi Reagon and Rosanne Cash, among others, appearing on over 200 albums.
Limited to 250 copies.
Recorded live, straight to tape by Stella Records with zero digital tools allowed.
Master Tape Copies from an original live recording.
Catherine Russell lit up the room at Studio 47 on April 21, 2023. Captured straight to tape on 24 channels of pure analog perfection via Stella 1020 rarely used Otari MX-80
Recorded on an Otari MX-80 at 15 Ips, on SM911 Tape, 0 VU =355 nWb/m IEC
Mixed/Mastered with 1/2 inch 1/2 track Otari MTR-10 (Brand new Flux Magnetics Heads)
Master tape copies: Created with a Studer a80-RC, Studer a807 or an Otari MTR-10.
Price: $550 - Two 1/4" x 10.5" SM911 Tapes @ 15 IPS & Library Storage Box
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Capture the source with the least mediation possible.
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