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Curley Russell
Position:
Bass
Year of Birth:
1917
Years with Miles:
1945-1950

One of a few important bassists in the initial bebop wave, who recorded and performed with Miles in a variety of groups.

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Billie’s Bounce
Charlie Parker – The Complete Savoy & Dial Master Takes
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Birth of The Cool Theme – Live at The Royal Rooster, New York, September 4, 1948
The Complete Birth Of The Cool
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Budo (Hallucinations) – Live At The Royal Rooster, New York, September 18, 1948
The Complete Birth Of The Cool
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Budo (Hallucinations) – Live At The Royal Rooster, New York, September 4, 1948
The Complete Birth Of The Cool
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Darn That Dream – Live At The Royal Rooster, New York, September 18, 1948
The Complete Birth Of The Cool
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Godchild – Live At The Royal Rooster, New York, September 4, 1948
The Complete Birth Of The Cool
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Moon Dreams – Live At The Royal Rooster, New York, September 18, 1948
The Complete Birth Of The Cool
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Moon Dreams – Live At The Royal Rooster, New York, September 4, 1948
The Complete Birth Of The Cool
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Move – Live At The Royal Rooster, New York, September 18, 1948
The Complete Birth Of The Cool
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Move – Live At The Royal Rooster, New York, September 4, 1948
The Complete Birth Of The Cool
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S’il Vous Plait – Live At The Royal Rooster, New York, September 4, 1948
The Complete Birth Of The Cool
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Symphony Sid Annouces The Band – Live At The Royal Rooster, New York, September 4, 1948
The Complete Birth Of The Cool
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Symphony Sid Introduction – Live At The Royal Rooster, New York, September 4, 1948
The Complete Birth Of The Cool
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Why Do I Love You – Live At The Royal Rooster, New York, September 4, 1948
The Complete Birth Of The Cool
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The Complete Birth Of The Cool
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