Russell Scarbrough, composer

Russell Scarbrough is a composer and trombonist living in Rochester, New York. His compelling, visceral works reflect a diverse array of musical resources, drawing equal parts from jazz and contemporary classical music. His music is unabashedly melodic, full of rich contrasts characterized by an avoidance of cliché.

Scarbrough has received numerous commissions for original works for jazz ensemble, wind ensemble, and chamber groups. He directs two main projects for showcasing his original music and arrangements: his 19-piece ensemble, the Russell Scarbrough Jazz Orchestra, features his own works in a strikingly original voice; while his 12-piece Soul-Jazz Big Band features his arrangements of classic jazz from the 1960's and 70's.