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Biography of George Russell
23. Jun 1923 – 27. Jul 2009(86 years)Died in:Boston, Suffolk County
American pianist and composer
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George Russell (* 23. June 1923 in Cincinnati; † 27. July 2009 in Boston) was an american pianist and composer. He was 86 years old. He was married to Annakajsa Wahlstedt. He studied at Wilberforce University. His awards include MacArthur Fellows Program, Guggenheim Fellowship and NEA Jazz Masters. His cause of death was Alzheimer's disease.
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5 Events1923
Born in Cincinnati, Hamilton County
1969
Guggenheim Fellowship
1972
Guggenheim Fellowship
1989
MacArthur Fellows Program
2009