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Russ Paladino

Composer • Arranger • Producer • Saxophonist •

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Composer - Arranger - Producer - Saxophonist

Russ Paladino

Composer – Arranger – Producer – Saxophonist

About

I grew up in Long Island, New York in a musical household. My Dad played the saxophone, and exposed me to a wide range of incredible music. Jazz, Classical, Rock-n-Roll, RnB, Latin, Blues, Country and Opera are all part of the soundtrack of my life. Our house was filled with second hand instruments, and I gravitated to the saxophone. I also taught myself to play flute, drums, piano and guitar. The Piano opened the door to the joy of composing, which eventually became my first love.

As a teen I played in All-County and All-State jazz ensembles, as well as the McDonald’s Tri-State High School Jazz Ensemble. I won scholarships to attend Hofstra University, and while in attendance was the recipient of the Duke Ellington Award for contributions in jazz.

I’ve been a busy player on the New York scene since the early 80’s and have recorded and/or performed with artists such as Ronnie Spector, Brian Setzer, Paul Schaffer, Joan Osborne, Andrew Dice Clay, Debbie Gibson, Jelly Bean Benitez, Emo Leblanc, The Drifters, The Coasters, Felix Cavalieri of the Rascals and countless others.

My sax sounds can be heard on commercials for companies and products as diverse as Sheraton Hotels, Oreo Cookies, and Pfizer Inc. I have composed and recorded music for Johnson and Johnson Inc, Telluride Film Festival, NY Mets, Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, Media Right Productions, Chase Marketing, Bob Giraldi Productions and others.
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This is a sampling of some of my pieces that are available for sync licensing.

Stream or purchase the album  “To Eden” on your favorite platform.

To Eden is the debut from the New York City band One Block East.

www.oneblockeastmusic.com

It has been described as instrumental jazz fusion with feel-good grooves, memorable melodies and kick-ass solos. The music began in the mind and heart of bassist, Rob Glick, who gathered his longtime friends Bill Ware (Vibraphone), Russ Paladino (Saxophones/Flute), Jim Toscano (Drums) and Eric Capers (Guitars) to help him realize his vision. A labor of love, the songs on this album were created with the express desire to put positive energy and sound into our world. We hope you feel as great hearing it as we felt making it.

Contact

russ@paladinotes.com

917.816.0432