Musical Landscapes

Russell's mastery of the piano is perfectly presented in his album of Musical Landscapes. Each piece is a fanciful story of the best musical imagery nature has to offer. These 14 piano pieces capture Russell's rich harmonic language. His unique and elegant harmonies throughout "Golden Grasslands" represent the blend of traditional and modern composition. The impressionist influenced "Leaves on the Water" is a masterpiece of blurred cadences and magical tonalities. "Prelude of May" echoes Russell's classical background in pianist performance, while "Rain and Wind" is harmonically unique, with dense chords and clear melody that breaks through the color and timbre. These pieces were composed not just for listening, but for the art of piano composition, which continues today and well into the future.