George Russell was an American jazz composer, arranger, and theorist, known for his pioneering approach to modal jazz and the development of the Lydian Chromatic Concept of Tonal Organization. In 1959, he released the album "New York, N.Y.", featuring tracks like "Manhattan" and "Big City Blues". The album included notable musicians such as John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and Art Farmer. Russell's work significantly influenced the evolution of modern jazz. The products available from the artist George Russell And His Orchestra include vinyls.
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