RG 1000/RG 1000.08. William (Bill) Russo
Record Group Term
Identifier: RG 1000/RG 1000.08
Composer, teacher, author & founder of Chicago Jazz Ensemble, 1928-2003
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
William Russo Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 1000.08
Introduction
William "Bill" Russo (1928-2003) was a composer, conductor, musician, teacher, and author of Chicago, Illinois. Additionally, Russo was the founder of the Chicago Jazz Ensemble at Columbia College Chicago, the founder and Director of Chicago Free Theater, and the director of High School Jazz Festival. The bulk of this Collection includes scores composed by Russo and audiovisual materials.
Dates:
1950-2005