On this episode of The Art of the Story, the legendary announcer Michael Bourne chats with jazz guitarist Russell Malone in 2004 on WBGO. Malone died Friday at the age of 60.
Malone suffered a heart attack while on tour with Ron Carter and Donald Vega.
Tributes continue to pour in for Russell Malone. This is what Ron Carter sent to WBGO.
"I am currently on a tour that began as The Golden Striker Trio, consisting of Russell Malone, Donald Vega, and Yours Truly. On the 23rd Mr. Malone suffered a heart attack upon completion of our performance at Blue Note Tokyo. Donald Vega and I are completing this tour as a duo … in respect and honor of the memory Mr. Malone … this chair represents his presence.
I will issue a statement in the coming weeks, when I can find the words, and I hope our musical community at large, and the individuals contacting me for commentary in articles, understand that I need this time."
