Projects

CDs

 

Bird Fly By

Russ intertwines the Great American Songbook with his own fresh approach including the magnificent trio of Jay Anderson - bass and Dennis Mackrel - drums. Inspired by the music of Frank Sinatra and the greats who have come before.

 

LISTEN TO SAMPLE TRACKS

1. Yes Sir That's My Baby
2. Bird Fly By
3. Edelweiss
4. Joy
5. As Life Disappears
6. The Groove Merchant
7. The Heather on the Hill
8. A Breath of Spring
9. One Minute More
10. Every Day I'm In Love with You
11. River Stay Way from My Door
12. New Sun In the Sky
13. Until It's Time for You to Go
14. Elegy Part I - Suite for Gerry

Somewhere

I first heard the Lady Be Good track on the Univ of North Texas jazz station while I was driving down the highway. The last two minutes had me smiling, laughing, and finally shrieking with sheer joy and amazement at this incredible pianist with 75 fingers. Every note is distinct, even at lightning speed. The entire CD is remarkable, and I'm glad I bought an extra one to give my daughter. Can't wait for the next one! Thank you, Russ Kassoff! - Eleanor Eidels

 

LISTEN TO SAMPLE TRACKS

1. Look For The Silver Lining
2. Somewhere
3. It Only Happens When I Dance With You
4. A Sackets Sunset
5. The Best Thing For You
6. You Are All The World To Me
7. Samba du Sackets
8. I Remember
9. Love You Madly
10. It Never Entered My Mind
11. Oh, Lady Be Good
12. Where Have All The Flowers Gone



Past Projects Include

 

THE RULES OF THE ROAD
Catherine Dupuis: Producer
Russ Kassoff: Associate Producer, Arranger/Orchestrator,
Conductor and Contractor

SUNDAY IN NEW YORK
Russ Kassoff: Associate Producer, Arrangements, 
Musical Direction, 
Piano and Keyboards

BLUES OVER BROADWAY
Martha Lorin: 
Main Performer, Vocals
Russ Kassoff: 
Producer, Arranger and Piano

LIZA MINNELLI 
AT CARNEGIE HALL
Liza Minnelli: 
Main Performer, Vocals:
Russ Kassoff: Piano