Bio

Russ Spiegel is a Jazz guitarist, composer and arranger. He was born and raised California, but moved to Europe as a teenager where he quickly established himself as an in-demand musician, touring the Continent with various ensembles, performing at well-known Jazz festivals, and appearing on numerous television and radio shows. "A killer guitarist that’s simply welcome all over the world.” --- Chris Spector, Midwest Record In 2001, Russ returned to the US, settling in New York City where his music career continued to flourish. Most recently, he has been very busy with his solo guitar performances in support of his numerous CDs. He also leads The Russ Spiegel Jazz Orchestra, a 17-piece band featuring Russ's compositions and arrangements, which will be releasing its most recent CD, “Transplants” worldwide in early 2009. Russ is also a commissioned composer who has written music for film, TV, musicals, and has spent the last four years working as the on-set music instructor for the hit Nickelodeon TV show, “The Naked Brothers Band.” In 2009, Russ will be touring the world with The Russ Spiegel Jazz Orchestra in support of “Transplants”, continuing his work with Nickelodeon, and writing musical scores for several upcoming TV shows and Independent Films. For more information and to purchase “Transplants” please visit: www.russguitar.com For information please contact: Janet Castiel Redwood Entertainment, Inc. 212-543-9998 [email protected] www.RedwoodEntertainment.com