Jazz and Blues Society Present: Russell Malone Quartet (Orpheum Theater)

Saturday . March 14, 2009 . 8:00 PM

Single tickets to each show are available September 15. $38 or $23

For Tickets call the Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Society office at 605-335-6101

Virtuoso guitarist Russell Malone brings new meaning to the term versatility, whether he's playing down-home, gut-bucket blues or a lush, melodic ballad. His first exposure to music was through his church. As guitars began to be incorporated into the church music, Russell found himself fascinated by it. Before he was five, his mother bought him a toy guitar and he began copying the church players. At ten, Russell developed an interest in the blues and country music after seeing such musicians as Chet Atkins, Johnny Cash, Roy Clark, B.B. King, and, especially, George Benson perform on television. Ultimately, it was jazz Russell chose to play.